{"id":21017,"date":"2021-04-12T22:36:20","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T22:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=21017"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"metabolic-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Metabolic Age: What Is It And What Does It Say About Your Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#What_Is_Metabolic_Age\" >What Is Metabolic Age?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#How_To_Calculate_Metabolic_Age\" >How To Calculate Metabolic Age?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Bmr_And_Metabolic_Age\" >Bmr And Metabolic Age<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Calorie_Intake\" >Calorie Intake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Quality_of_Sleep\" >Quality of Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Body_Composition\" >Body Composition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Balance\" >Balance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#How_To_Lower_Metabolic_Age\" >How To Lower Metabolic Age?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Eat_More_Protein\" >Eat More Protein<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Get_Plenty_Of_Quality_Sleep\" >Get Plenty Of Quality Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Build_Fat-Free_Mass\" >Build Fat-Free Mass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Substitute_Sugary_Drinks_For_Water\" >Substitute Sugary Drinks For Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Increase_Your_Physical_Activity\" >Increase Your Physical Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Choose_Whole-Grain_Carbs_Instead_Of_Refined_Carbs\" >Choose Whole-Grain Carbs Instead Of Refined Carbs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/metabolic-age\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to health and fitness, the term metabolic age is very common. And often, how old you are is not usually a reflection of your fitness. Sometimes you may be 30, but when it comes to how fit you are, it turns out you are about 35.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where your metabolic age comes in. But what does metabolic age mean, and what does it mean for your health? We explore the metabolic age meaning, how to calculate it, and its implication on your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-a-super-fruit\/\">health<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Metabolic_Age\"><\/span><b>What Is Metabolic Age?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To properly understand metabolic rate age, you need to know what is meant by basal metabolic rate. Your basal metabolic rate refers to the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/resting-calories\/\">calories you burn while at rest<\/a> when your digestive system is inactive (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/basal-metabolic-rate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is the amount of energy your body needs to perform its basal life-sustaining functions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body needs energy to perform essential functions such as breathing, circulation, and neurological functions. Your BMR is affected by age, gender, body size, muscle mass, genetics, and physical activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic age refers to how your basal metabolic rate compares to the average BMR of individuals the same age as you in your general population (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpt.com\/blog\/what-is-metabolic-age\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is used to give insight into your general state of health and fitness. But just like your basal metabolic rate and body mass index (BMI), it cannot be used as a single measure of your fitness level or state of health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic age helps you understand how fit you are in a way you can\u2019t see by just looking into the mirror. If you hop onto a scale, you can tell how much you weigh and how many pounds you should lose. But, you simply cannot answer the question \u2018how healthy am I?\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an indicator of how hardworking your body\u2019s metabolism is. And as you grow older, your body\u2019s metabolism tends to slow down. Therefore, your BMR reduces and may contribute to your weight gain even when you take the same diet as before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/ideal-body-weight-calculator\/\">Ideal Body Weight Calculator: When Should You Knock Off Those Unwanted Fats?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Calculate_Metabolic_Age\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31587 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3908-1024x576.png\" alt=\"metabolic age\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3908.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3908-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3908.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3908.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>How To Calculate Metabolic Age?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you understand your metabolic rate age, the next step will be to calculate it. You calculate your metabolic age by comparing your BMR to your chronological age group\u2019s average BMR.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible to use your age, sex, height, and weight to estimate your BMR but calculating your metabolic age is more complex. Unlike your BMR calculation, you can not calculate your metabolic age at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists compared waist circumference, blood pressure, and dietary intake to metabolic age (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6575031\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) in a recent study. The experts used a special scale that measures body composition and software that uses those measures to estimate BMR and metabolic age. d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get your metabolic age, a comparison of data is necessary. If you are interested in determining your metabolic age, it is best to visit your dietitian, doctor, or fitness expert.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your metabolic age is higher than that of your real age, you may want to improve your metabolic rate. Increasing your exercise will help you build lean muscle mass and increase your BMR. Consequently, this will impact your metabolic age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, the fitter and healthier you are, the lower your metabolic age will be. If you are 30 years old and your metabolic age happens to be 25, there\u2019s nothing to worry about. However, if you are 30 and your metabolic age is 35, you may need to adjust your diet and change your fitness habits as it is not a great thing. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bmr_And_Metabolic_Age\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31567 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4298-1024x576.png\" alt=\"metabolic age\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4298.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4298-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4298.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4298.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Bmr And Metabolic Age<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Were it possible, we would all like to have the metabolism we did at 18, but that\u2019s just not how aging works. If you are wondering, \u2018why is my metabolic age higher than my actual age?\u2019, it could be because you are getting a few things wrong. Several factors influence your metabolism and metabolic age (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpt.com\/blog\/what-is-metabolic-age\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calorie_Intake\"><\/span><b>Calorie Intake<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body needs energy (in the form of calories) to function properly. Many individuals trying to lose weight cut their calorie consumption such that it falls way below the required levels. You may think that lowering your calorie consumption and increasing your exercise would help you lose weight but this can be counterproductive if overdone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When calorie consumption is too low, the body enters starvation or conservation mode. Your metabolism slows down to compensate for reducing the number of calories you are taking in. The body reduces calorie expenditure to prevent death from starvation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5639963\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So be mindful of your calorie consumption. Make sure that the number of calories you consume does not fall too low such that it compromises your body\u2019s functioning. Always consult a dietitian or doctor before you switch to very low-calorie diets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quality_of_Sleep\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38598 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5552-1024x576.png\" alt=\"metabolic age\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5552.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5552-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5552.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5552.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Quality of Sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep plays an important role when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-thermic-foods\/\">metabolism<\/a>. Research increasingly shows that sleep deprivation can alter glucose metabolism and hormones that regulate appetite (decreased leptin levels and increased ghrelin levels) over time. Sleep loss is also linked to an increased risk of weight gain and diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2929498\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting enough sleep is essential for an efficiently functioning metabolic system. To avoid metabolic dysregulation due to sleep loss, try to sleep for about 8 hours a night. In case you are having trouble sleeping, stretch before going to bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_Composition\"><\/span><b>Body Composition<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body composition refers to the proportions of fat and fat-free mass in the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/body-composition\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Your body composition describes the percentages of muscle, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-whiskey-make-you-fat\/\">fat<\/a>, water, and bone in your body. Healthy body composition should include a higher percentage of non-fat mass and a lower percentage of fats, with specific healthy ranges for males and females.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body composition affects your metabolism\u2014the higher your metabolism, the more calories your body burns. A higher metabolism is beneficial to weight loss and your overall weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body requires more energy to maintain muscle compared to fat. The more muscle tissue a person has, the more calories are burned at rest. Therefore having a higher percentage of lean tissue can increase your metabolism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike fat tissue, lean tissue is metabolically active. To increase your basal metabolic rate and decrease your metabolic age you should strive to build more muscle. Weight lifting is a great way to build muscle and reduce the percentage of your body fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balance\"><\/span><b>Balance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the balance between nutrition and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/workouts-that-burn-1000-calories\/\">exercise<\/a> is also an essential part of the metabolic puzzle. Exercise is needed to burn calories. Proper nutrition, on the other hand, provides the energy and nutrients we need to function properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is crucial to find the right balance between nutrition and exercise. Ensure you consume enough calories but avoid the consumption of extra \u201cempty\u201d calories found in sodas, energy drinks, and ultra-processed foods. Also, ensure that you remain physically active to burn calories and build muscle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Lower_Metabolic_Age\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28219 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"find balance\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1-1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/1-1.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>How To Lower Metabolic Age?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have had your metabolic age calculated, and you do not like the results. If you are 35 but your metabolic age is 40, what next? Here are a few tips to help you achieve a lower metabolic age:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_More_Protein\"><\/span><b>Eat More Protein<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been shying away from eating beef or eggs, it is time to fix that. Protein has many health benefits. Additionally, eating protein helps you build lean muscle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating protein can also help speed up your metabolic rate. It causes the highest rise in the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). It increases your metabolic rate by about 15 to 30% compared to\u00a0 0\u00a0 to 3% for fat and 5 to 10% for carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4258944\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you include protein in each of your meals. Low-fat milk, greek yogurt, skinless poultry, pork, salmon, tuna, other fish, and legumes such as peas, beans, and lentils are good sources of lean protein.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/when-to-eat-protein\/\">When To Eat Protein: Answering The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Protein Consumption<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Plenty_Of_Quality_Sleep\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28206 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"metabolic age\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Get Plenty Of Quality Sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to reduce your metabolic age, make getting adequate and quality sleep a priority.\u00a0 Sleep affects your metabolism and more so can lead to weight gain over time. Try to sleep 7-9 hours each night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try going to bed at the same time each night. Sleep in a dark and cool room. Schedule your meals so that they are at least 3 to 4 hours before you sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, avoid drinking alcohol just before bedtime. And if you are experiencing sleep difficulty, talk to your general practitioner about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_Fat-Free_Mass\"><\/span><b>Build Fat-Free Mass<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolism is directly affected by fat-free mass. Body fat uses up less energy. On the other hand, lean muscle is more metabolically active than fat and thus expends more energy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3762482\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Even at rest, muscle burns more calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If comparing two individuals with all variables constant, the one with more lean muscle will have a higher basal metabolic rate than the person with more body fat. Therefore, the first individual with more lean muscle will have a lower metabolic age. So, to increase your metabolic age, you need to lose that fat and build more muscle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to build fat-free mass is strength training, also known as weight training. Lifting weights is essential for maintaining muscle mass and preventing loss as a result of aging or dieting. This helps increase your resting metabolic rate and eventually helps improve your metabolic age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength training also helps increase afterburn, meaning hours after your workout, you burn more calories. It changes your body composition and helps you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-happens-if-you-dont-exercise\/\">lose fat<\/a>, making you stronger and healthier. If you have not explored weight training yet, talk to your trainer about trying it out.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Substitute_Sugary_Drinks_For_Water\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32147 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4521-1024x576.png\" alt=\"metabolic age\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4521.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4521-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4521.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4521.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Substitute Sugary Drinks For Water<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is easier for you to grab a bottle of soda than a bottle of water, even though you are aware soda contains many empty calories. Replacing soda or an energy drink with water reduces your calorie intake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking water can temporarily increase your metabolism, therefore, increasing calorie burning. Research shows that drinking 500mls of water can boost metabolism by about 15 to 30% for about 30 to 40 minutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article\/88\/12\/6015\/2661518\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So always carry a bottle of water with you everywhere you go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_Your_Physical_Activity\"><\/span><b>Increase Your Physical Activity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing your physical activity is part of adopting a healthier lifestyle. Exercising increases the number of calories you burn and helps you avoid a metabolic slowdown. Exercising regularly also increases your resting metabolic rate, meaning you burn more calories at rest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that being physically active is not all about visiting the gym. Try increasing your physical activity in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the stairs instead of the escalator or the elevator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the time you spend sitting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a walk around the block after your dinner.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk to the grocery store instead of driving there.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bike ride several times a week.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try new physical activities such as playing tennis, hiking, or rock climbing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get off the bus one stop before your destination and walk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_Whole-Grain_Carbs_Instead_Of_Refined_Carbs\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32617 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"diet to lower metabolic age\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Choose Whole-Grain Carbs Instead Of Refined Carbs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to lower your metabolic age is to adopt healthy habits that include making changes to your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-muscle-building-meal-plan\/\">diet<\/a>. You may find that you consume many refined carbs that include white bread, white rice, breakfast cereals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple carbs have been stripped of all fiber and nutrients. They also often contain added sugars. These are relatively easy for the body to digest.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, complex carbs are rich in fiber, bran, and nutrients. The complex, whole foods require more energy to break down, which will help prevent a metabolic slowdown. This, in turn, will help improve your metabolic age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go for whole-grain carbs that are more nutritious and healthier. Replace all those simple carbs with complex carbs such as brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, whole-grain barley, whole wheat products, and starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic age is an important indicator of your level of fitness. Your metabolic age may not always be a reflection of your actual age. Sometimes it may be higher than that of people from your chronological age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not happy about your metabolic age, try adopting healthier lifestyle habits. Try to exercise more, eat healthy whole foods and get plenty of quality. And whenever you have concerns about your BMR, always visit your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolic_Age\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4258944\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-protein diet for reducing body fat: mechanisms and possible caveats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/basal-metabolic-rate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basal Metabolic Rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/body-composition\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body Composition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3762482\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise, Abdominal Obesity, Skeletal Muscle, and Metabolic Risk: Evidence for a Dose Response<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5639963\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2929498\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep and Metabolism: An Overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article\/88\/12\/6015\/2661518\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water-Induced Thermogenesis <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2003, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpt.com\/blog\/what-is-metabolic-age\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Metabolic Age?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, nfpt.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6575031\/\">Younger Relative Metabolic Age Is Associated with a More Favorable Body Composition and Plant-based Dietary Pattern (P21-038-19)<\/a> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to health and fitness, the term metabolic age is very common. And often, how old you are is not usually a reflection of your fitness. Sometimes you may be 30, but when it comes to how fit you are, it turns out you are about 35. This is where your metabolic age [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21019,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"coauthors":[117,87],"class_list":["post-21017","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weight-management"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Metabolic Age: What Is It And What Does It Say About Your Health? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 WHAT IS YOUR METABOLIC AGE? \u27a4 What does it mean for your health? 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And often, how old you are is not usually a reflection of your fitness. Sometimes you may be 30, but when it comes to how fit you are, it turns out you are about 35.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">This is where your metabolic age comes in. But what does metabolic age mean, and what does it mean for your health? We explore the metabolic age meaning, how to calculate it, and its implication on your <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-a-super-fruit\/\\\">health<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is Metabolic Age?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">To properly understand metabolic rate age, you need to know what is meant by basal metabolic rate. Your basal metabolic rate refers to the number of <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/resting-calories\/\\\">calories you burn while at rest<\/a> when your digestive system is inactive (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/basal-metabolic-rate\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). This is the amount of energy your body needs to perform its basal life-sustaining functions.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The body needs energy to perform essential functions such as breathing, circulation, and neurological functions. 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