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How can i make my metabolism faster ? all i drink literally is ice cold water does that help?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Ice water no help: I assume your goal is weight loss. Drinking ice water doesn't help. Sadly, only the old standards work: increased exercise and reduced caloric intake.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Exercise: Lillian, the best way to raise your resting metabolism is to do moderate exercise. Don't forget weight training. Recent research has shown that moderate exercise raises your resting metabolism for 24-36 hours. Also, since muscle is more metabolically active than other body tissues, the more muscle you have, the higher your resting metabolism will be. Hope this helps!

Answered 5/12/2016

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

No: Drinking ice water won't help, though staying hydrated is a good idea. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so weight training and building muscle can boost your metabolism. In general, burning calories through aerobic exercise can also help. Eating frequent, smaller meals can trick your body into thinking it is temporarily in starvation mode which can boost metabolism. You Go Girl!

Answered 5/12/2016

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Dr. Bret Boyle answered

Specializes in Wound care

No.: Ice cold water will not help. Consistent, aerobic exercise is currently still the most effective method to improve metabolic activity. If your goal is weight loss, be careful not to increase your caloric intake beyond the recommended amount for your health and age. A dietician or nutritionist could help with the details.

Answered 5/12/2016

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