Can you increase your metabolic rate?

25/03/2010 by admin.

‘Metabolic Rate’ is the amount of chemical energy a person releases from their body per hour of the day.  This is measured in ‘calories’ which in turn are expressed as ‘kilocalories’ or ‘kcals’.  One kcal is the equivalent of 1,000 calories.  Kcals are the equivalent of energy contained in food either in the form of fat, carbohydrates or protein.

A person’s metabolic rate can increase due to a number of factors, including high anxiety levels, physical activity, eating, or pregnancy.  On the other hand, there are factors that can reduce a person’s metabolic rate including depression, inactivity, apathy and dieting.

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