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Aug 2021
11m 39s

Can you really ‘boost your metabolism’?

DR TIM CROWE
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All manner of diet and exercise hacks are claimed to ‘boost your metabolism’, but what, if anything are they really doing to your body? In this podcast, I’ll explain what exactly is meant when you hear the term ‘metabolism boosting’, the factors that you can and can’t control that alter your metabolism and explore how much we can really blame our metabolism ... Show More
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