Ancient anti-starvation mechanism may be driving modern obesity epidemic

A few years ago scientists examined the metabolic activity of several contestants taking part in The Biggest Loser, a weight loss competition TV show. The research revealed a kind of metabolic adaptation occurred as the subjects rapidly lost weight. Measuring the resting metabolic rate (RMR) it was discovered that by the end of the competition the rapid weight loss has also slowed down each individual's metabolism.

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Category: Health & Wellbeing

Tags:

• Diet
• Evolution
• Fat cells
• Obesity
• Weight Loss

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