How Metabolism Relates to Body Weight
Metabolism is part of energy balance, but simplistic “boost your metabolism” explanations can overstate what a supplement can do.
What metabolism means
Metabolism encompasses the chemical processes that sustain the body. Energy expenditure is influenced by multiple biological and behavioral factors.
Avoid single-cause stories
Body weight is not responsibly explained by one organ, ingredient or metabolic switch.
Practical implication
Be skeptical when a supplement turns a complex process into a guaranteed, dramatic outcome.