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How long can it take to recover from starvation mode?
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Up to one year: Leptin, the hormone which regulates how your fat cells use energy and store fat, controls your metabolic set point. It is directly related to your bmi. It takes several weeks to months to. "reprogram" tis hormone to a lower bmi or set point.
Answered 4/2/2014
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