Why Metabolism Slows Down During Weight Loss

Why Metabolism Slows Down During Weight Loss

Direct Answer Block: Metabolism slows down during weight loss primarily due to a biological defense mechanism known as metabolic adaptation or adaptive thermogenesis. When you reduce calories, your body perceives a “famine” and responds by lowering its energy expenditure to preserve fat stores for survival.  This process is driven by a drop in the hormone leptin, changes in thyroid function, […]

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