What is metabolism? From weight loss to providing energy… know its role from experts

It is very important to have a correct metabolic process to stay healthy. If it slows down, one may face problems like weight gain. In such a situation, what effect does a slow or very high metabolism have on the body? Let's know about this from the experts.

You must have heard the word metabolism many times. It helps in managing weight and staying healthy. But very few people know what it is. Metabolism is a process in which the body converts food into energy. But due to age, bad eating habits, and many other reasons, metabolism can slow down.

 

Due to slow metabolism, symptoms like constipation, weight gain, dry skin and hair loss can be seen. But why does this happen and what should be included in the diet to strengthen the metabolism. Let's know about this from the experts

What is metabolism?

Dr Ankita Baidya, Head of Infection Diseases Department at Manipal Hospital, Delhi, says that metabolism is a process in our body, which provides energy for work. When the metabolism in someone's body is slow, it can lead to weight gain. Metabolism can also slow down with age. When metabolism is slow, the body spends energy slowly, which leads to accumulation of calories and can lead to obesity.

On the other hand, if the metabolism speeds up, it can also have a bad effect on health. For example, in patients of hyperthyroidism, if the metabolism speeds up due to increased thyroid hormone, then the person may experience symptoms like weight loss, increased heartbeat and weakness. Therefore, it is very important to balance it.

How to speed up metabolism?

The doctor said that to keep the metabolism right, one should remain active, that is, it is important to exercise daily and remain active in the daily routine. It is seen that people who are more active during the day or exercise daily have a better metabolism, as compared to those who have a sedentary lifestyle, that is, they work by sitting most of the day. People who exercise daily or go for a walk for more than 30 minutes in the morning have a better metabolism, even when they are sitting, their calorie consumption remains correct.

People who have slow metabolism should consume nutritious food to balance it, which contains good amount of vitamin B complex, fiber rich foods, caffeine containing things also help in increasing metabolism. Metabolism also increases with healthy diet and exercise. Metabolism is faster in people who exercise regularly. Therefore, to speed up metabolism, exercise regularly, take a healthy diet and drink the right amount of water daily.