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Evolutionary Anthropology (METABOLISM) with Herman Pontzer
Ologies with Alie Ward
Boosting Metabolism and Measuring Calories
This chapter delves into the topic of metabolism, discussing the dangers of supplements and the limited impact of exercise on metabolism. It also explores the doubly labeled water method used to measure metabolism, as well as the surprising similarities in daily calorie expenditure between a hunter-gatherer group and Americans. The relationship between exercise, muscle mass, and metabolism is also touched upon.
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