How to Boost Your Metabolism with These Simple Tips

Here's an expanded look at some cutting-edge methods to tap into the power of your mitochondria to boost metabolism in addition to the article below

1. Drink Low Deuterium Water:

    

   • What it is: Deuterium is a heavy isotope of hydrogen found in natural water. Low deuterium water has a reduced concentration of deuterium that comes only from very, very high elevation sourced water.

   • Why it works: High deuterium levels can disrupt mitochondrial function by affecting the energy production process. Drinking low deuterium water may help improve mitochondrial efficiency and reduce metabolic stress, potentially leading to enhanced energy levels and better overall metabolism.

    

2. Eat More Protein:

    

   • What it is: Proteins are made up of amino acids, which are essential for various bodily functions. Checkout our Fundaminos & PureClean Protein for top protein support solutions. 

   • Why it works: Protein has a high thermic effect, meaning it requires more energy to digest compared to fats or carbohydrates. This increased energy expenditure can boost your metabolic rate. Additionally, amino acids support mitochondrial function by providing the building blocks for the synthesis of mitochondrial proteins and enzymes that are crucial for energy production.

    

3. Sunlight Exposure or Cold Exposure:

    

   • Sunlight Exposure: Natural sunlight exposure helps regulate circadian rhythms and can increase the production of mitochondria. Sunlight also stimulates the production of vitamin D, which is important for mitochondrial health.

   • Cold Exposure: Exposing yourself to cold temperatures activates brown adipose tissue (BAT), which is rich in mitochondria. BAT helps in thermogenesis, a process that burns calories to generate heat. This activation can increase mitochondrial activity and metabolic rate.

    

4. Red Light Therapy:

    

   • What it is: Red light therapy uses low-level red or near-infrared light to penetrate the skin and tissues.

   • Why it works: This therapy can enhance mitochondrial function by stimulating the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the primary energy carrier in cells. Red light improves cellular respiration and reduces oxidative stress, leading to better mitochondrial performance and potentially increased metabolic rate.

    

5. High Altitude Training:

    

   • What it is: Training at high altitudes involves exercising in environments with lower oxygen levels.

   • Why it works: High altitude training forces your body to adapt to lower oxygen availability, which can enhance mitochondrial density and efficiency. The increased production of red blood cells and improved oxygen utilization can lead to better endurance and a higher metabolic rate as your body becomes more efficient at producing and utilizing energy.

    

Each of these methods leverages different mechanisms to enhance mitochondrial function and, by extension, boost metabolism. They can work synergistically to improve overall energy production, metabolic efficiency, and endurance.

5 ways to boost metabolism

Simply put, metabolism is the amount of energy or calories our bodies need to function on a daily basis. The faster your metabolism, the more calories or energy you burn during your daily activities. When this process of generating, storing and transmitting power are out of whack, your body may become vulnerable to metabolic imbalances, which can lead to health problems. Diabetes is a classic example of the body’s inability to metabolize blood sugar properly.

“Keeping your metabolism working at a healthy rate is so important to daily functions,” says Colleen Alrutz, health and fitness manager at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. “Exercise and strength training play a key role in boosting metabolic rates and keeping weight off, especially as we age.”

Alrutz says a man's metabolism usually runs about 10 to 15 percent faster than a woman's, mainly because men have more muscle mass. So unfortunately, women have to work a little harder to see the same results.

Alrutz shares these five tips to boost your metabolism:

1. Exercise more. Add interval training to your cardio routine and burn more calories in less time. For example, run for a minute, then walk for two minutes. Repeat this pattern for 20 to 30 minutes.

2. Weight train. Add muscle mass to your body and you can burn more calories at rest. Make sure you choose a total body strength routine.

3. Don't skip meals, especially breakfast. You need to keep the furnace burning and you actually burn calories as you digest food.

4. Eat fat-burning foods. Fat-burning ingredients like protein, spicy peppers and green tea have been proven to bump up metabolism. Eat some form of these foods, especially protein, at every meal. Protein is especially important: It takes more calories to digest than other foods and also helps the body build fat-burning lean muscle tissue.

5. Get a good night’s sleep every night. Studies have shown that lack of sleep affects activity in the brain’s frontal lobe, which may decrease your impulse control and decision-making ability.