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(5) FEELING STRESSED MORE THAN USUAL. A slow metabolism can cause you to feel more stressed. And being stressed can actually cause your metabolism to slow (according to a new study). So if you find yourself more anxious and worried, that can also be a sign. Click here for 5 ways to know if you have a slow metabolism.
Your metabolism naturally slows steadily after age 40, which means you need to proactively add certain metabolism boosters into your daily life to keep yourself feeling and acting young. Are You in Need of a Metabolism Boost? Your metabolism is determined by several factors, including your genetic makeup, body composition (percent of muscle mass and fat), gender, hormonal health, level of activity and age. Some of these factors are within your control (like muscle mass and activity level, for example), while others are not (genetics and age).