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5 Lifestyle Factors That Disrupt Metabolism and How to Combat Them

Metabolism, often likened to the body’s engine, is crucial for energy expenditure and overall health. It’s a complex process that transforms food and beverages into energy. However, certain lifestyle habits can throw this delicate balance off track, potentially impacting your metabolism.

Lack of Sun Exposure

Our bodies rely on sunlight to produce vitamin D, essential for metabolic function. Insufficient sun exposure can lead to deficiencies, affecting how efficiently our bodies process energy. Moreover, it can disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, influencing metabolism-regulating hormones like melatonin and serotonin.

Poor Sleep

Quality sleep is vital for metabolic health as it regulates hormones controlling hunger and satiety. Skimping on sleep can disrupt this balance, leading to cravings and potential weight gain. Additionally, inadequate sleep can disrupt hormones like insulin and cortisol, increasing the risk of metabolic imbalances, obesity, and diabetes.

High Intake of Junk Food

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Processed foods packed with refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial additives disrupt metabolism. These empty calories spike blood sugar levels, leading to insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction over time.

Exposure to Blue Light at Night

Our screen-centric lifestyle exposes us to artificial blue light, disrupting our natural circadian rhythms. This interference affects sleep patterns and impairs metabolic processes, contributing to weight gain and metabolic disorders.

Stress

Chronic stress triggers cortisol release, leading to increased appetite, cravings for high-calorie foods, and excess fat storage. These factors disrupt the metabolic balance.

In addition to these, engaging in crash diets, skipping meals, relying heavily on caffeine or energy drinks, and neglecting hydration can impair metabolic processes and diminish overall energy levels. By avoiding these pitfalls and adopting a balanced approach encompassing nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management, individuals can better support their metabolism for improved health and well-being.

Srushti Sharma

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