Vitamins That Boost Your Metabolism

May 11, 2008 · Filed Under Nutrition · Comment 

fruits are a great source of vitamin CYour metabolism is related to the number of calories you burn in order to maintain your body weight. Whether you’re sleeping, sitting, riding in a car or running, your body is constantly burning calories in order to keep you going. Obviously, some people have higher metabolism than others due to genetic factors. But are there certain types of vitamins that can boost your metabolism?

Vitamins B, C, D and E can help boost your metabolism. You can either get these vitamins as a supplement or by eating foods that are rich in those vitamins. Vitamin B, in particular B12, can also help you increase your energy level. They are found in animal products such as meat, poultry and eggs. Vitamin D is found in dairy products, fish, fortified cereals and margarine. You can get vitamin C from citrus fruit. Vitamin E is found in leafy green vegetables, nuts and vegetable oils.

Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. They are excellent sources of natural vitamins and minerals that your body needs to stay fit and healthy. If you are dieting you should make sure that you are eating balanced meals. Don’t skip meals. It’s better to eat small meals more frequently than a few big ones.

It is a fact of life that our metabolism slows down as we age. It doesn’t stop (although at times we might feel as though it has) but it does change. The reason for this is because we have more lean muscle mass at 20 than we do at 70, and lean muscle mass is what helps burn calories. You can also calculate your resting metabolic rate and find out the minimum number of calories you need to maintain good health according to your age, height, weight and gender.

Some folks have higher metabolism rates than others. They are able to burn off the calories they eat and never gain an ounce. Others have slow metabolisms and burn calories at a snail’s pace. No two people are alike in their metabolism rate. However, you can do your part by making sure that vitamins are part of your daily diet.

Further reading:

Information about vitamin B12 from the US Office of Dietary Supplements

Information about vitamin D from the US Office of Dietary Supplements

Vitamin E information from the US Office of Dietary Supplements

Vitamin C information from the UK Food Standards Agency

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