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Is a high metabolism good overall?

mad_scientist
in Biology

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I have heard that smaller animals which have a high metabolism tend to die earlier on average than bigger animals with a slower metabolism.

 

Does this indicate that if you want to live a long life as a human, it is better to have a slow metabolism by reducing your daily caloric intake?

 

I have heard that exercising regularly and body-building can increase your metabolism as you will need more protein, fuel and nutrients and minerals to replenish your body. However, would the benefits of a high metabolism out weigh cons? What is the general consensus among the scientific community?

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