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Evolutionary Anthropology (METABOLISM) with Herman Pontzer
Jan 31, 2024
Evolutionary Anthropology (METABOLISM) with Herman Pontzer: Explore debunking dieting myths, mitochondrial backstories, flaws of the Body Mass Index, crash dieting's impact on metabolism, exercise for hunter gatherers, carnivore diets, and more with Professor Herman Pontzer, a metabolism researcher.
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- Extreme dieting can lead to a slowdown in metabolism and have negative effects on weight loss.
- Illegal substances that claim to boost metabolism are dangerous and can cause severe health consequences.
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Metabolism and Products: Can metabolism be boosted with products?
No, there are no products that can significantly boost your metabolism. Some illegal substances may increase metabolism, but they are dangerous and can have severe health consequences.
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