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What is good for a 50 year old woman to take to increase metabolism during menopause?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Try increasing your: Muscle mass to increase your metabolic rate (not pills). Bigger muscles burn more calories.

Answered 1/12/2014

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