Slow metabolic rates seem like the pits. I should know - I've had one my whole life, and for a time I thought of myself as being genetically cursed and wished I could have a faster metabolism. And If you're overweight, you're often told that you should try to rev up your metabolic rate, either through supplements or overfeeding But few people stop to ask what the implications of succeeding at such a feat might be. In this video we talk about the effect that slower and faster metabolic rates have on aging and longevity, and how increasing your metabolic rate might just hurt you.Help us caption & translate this video!http://amara.org/v/HCfc/
