Metabolism and Genetics

Myth: Metabolism is genetic, can't be changed.

Your genes do influence your metabolism, but,unusual genetic conditions aside, lifestyle habits affect it more.The amount of exercise you get and the choices you make when you feed yourself are more important factors.

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