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How ti increase metabolism for weight loss?

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Diet/exercise: If your thyroid is normal, the only way to increase metabolism is through diet and exercise and weight loss. Don't fall for the internet scams, they don't affect metabolism and can harm you as well.

Answered 4/29/2013

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