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- Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories - Mayo Clinic
A closer look at physical activity and metabolism You can't easily control the speed of your basal metabolic rate, but you can control how many calories you burn through physical activity The more active you are, the more calories you burn
- The reality of menopause weight gain - Mayo Clinic
What causes menopause weight gain? The hormonal changes of menopause tend to make it more likely that women will gain weight around the abdomen, rather than the hips and thighs But hormonal changes alone don't necessarily cause the weight gain Instead, it's usually related to aging, as well as lifestyle and genetic factors
- Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Hyperthyroidism speeds up the body's metabolism That can cause many symptoms, such as weight loss, hand tremors, and rapid or irregular heartbeat Several treatments are available for hyperthyroidism Anti-thyroid medicines and radioiodine can be used to slow the amount of hormones the thyroid gland makes
- MCAD deficiency - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Medium-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency is an inherited disorder that prevents your body from breaking down certain fats and turning them into energy Your metabolism involves the processes your body uses to produce energy MCAD deficiency can cause problems with your metabolism
- Beta blockers: Do they cause weight gain? - Mayo Clinic
Healthcare professionals aren't sure why some beta blockers make a person gain weight It’s thought that beta blockers slow the body's ability to change food into energy, called metabolism You also might gain a few pounds if you take a water pill called a diuretic but then switch to a beta blocker
- Metabolic syndrome - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Lifestyle changes that involve diet and exercise often are the first treatment for metabolic syndrome If lifestyle changes aren't enough, medicines may help you manage blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels
- B-12 shots: Do they work for weight loss? - Mayo Clinic
Metformin (Fortamet, Riomet, others) is a drug that may be used as part of a weight-loss tool for people with type 2 diabetes Low vitamin B-12 levels in your body can be a side effect of this drug If you take metformin, talk to your health care provider about ways to keep enough vitamin B-12 in your body
- Inherited metabolic disorders - Mayo Clinic
Treatment Treatment depends on the type of inherited metabolic disorder and how severe it is Because there are so many types of inherited metabolic disorders, treatment can vary a great deal A few examples of treatments include special diets, enzyme replacement, vitamin therapy, medicines and liver transplants Sometimes care begins with a stay in the hospital For some types of inherited
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