Henderson, NC
A 20-year-old male asked:
How to speed up your metabolism?
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Dr. John Kimanswered
Internal Medicine 19 years experience
Exercise: Exercising will do wonders to speed up your metabolism. Exercise 20 minutes to 40 minutes daily and you will notice your metabolism will increase 20 - 25%.
Additionally a healthy diet consisting of a low fat diet with a mix of fruits and vegetables will undoubtedly increase your metabolism as well.
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