How to judge the slow metabolism?

Metabolism is the way in which the body uses heat to produce energy Although it's true that some people don't gain weight by eating anything, many people with moderate metabolic rates lack certain things (such as certain hormones) to change the way heat is converted These changes are sometimes natural, but sometimes also the result of physiological problems Depending on the cause, there will be different symptoms such as slow metabolism For example, women who go through menopause have less estrogen, a hormone that plays an important role in maintaining weight At childbearing age, calorie requirements are usually high because of the need to store some fat for a woman to conceive and have a baby But after menopause, women need fewer calories and are more likely to gain weight (especially in the middle) Although people who follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly don't necessarily notice this change, the metabolic rate of postmenopausal women does become slower than that of premenopausal women One of the main reasons for the slow metabolism is the low level of thyroid hormone, which is common and may affect both men and women Symptoms of slow metabolism are usually similar to those of hypothyroidism, including fatigue, easy to gain weight, difficulty in losing weight, dry skin, damaged nails, body temperature below normal during the day, irregular menstruation, depression and hair loss But the presence of these symptoms does not necessarily mean hypothyroidism Neglected thyroid diseases will gradually bring destructive effects to the body, including premature aging and mental sensitivity degradation It is necessary to check the thyroid gland in case of the above symptoms or suspected slow metabolism It's important to see a doctor to do a thyroid peroxidase antibody test for people who initially show a slightly higher thyroid stimulating hormone level, but with normal thyroid 3 and 4 levels This can diagnose Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the most common immune thyroid disease that is often overlooked Another way to observe metabolism is to measure the amount of calories consumed and burned It's difficult to figure out exactly how much heat is burned, because it depends on size, muscle mass and activity level But with a heat calculator, you can get a relatively accurate number of calories consumed each day Body weight is usually stable with moderate activity and calorie intake But if it increases, it may be caused by slow metabolism Sometimes slow metabolism can be caused by other reasons, and the main symptom is only weight gain This includes starvation or untimely eating People who don't eat on time tend to stop losing weight or even gaining weight because their bodies may start to shift to storing as much calories as possible Drugs also change the way the body responds to heat and may inhibit the body's ability to process it It should be emphasized that most people have no other symptoms of weight gain or use of weight inducing drugs, usually not due to slow metabolism Instead, it may only be related to taking in too many calories (relative to activity levels) It is recommended to analyze the diet and determine the places that can reduce part of the calories, and increase physical activity appropriately every day to burn more calories If none of these methods work, see your doctor for more effective advice.