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metabolic · kcal/day

Resting Metabolic Rate

Calories burned at rest. Higher = faster metabolism.

DIRECTION
↑ higher is better
NORMAL RANGE
varies by body composition
MECHANISMS
2

What
moves it.

These biological pathways influence Resting Metabolic Rate. Click any to see what affects it.

established
Thermogenesis
Thermogenesis

Thermogenesis is heat production by the body. Increasing it burns more calories at rest.

established
FA Transport
Fatty Acid Transport

Long-chain fatty acids cannot enter mitochondria without carnitine.

What
affects it.

amino-acid
L-Carnitine

Shuttles long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for oxidation.

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amino-acid
Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Carnitine form that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Studied for cognition and neuropathy.

supported$$
stimulant
Caffeine

The most widely consumed psychoactive substance. Blocks adenosine, improves performance.

established$
polyphenol
EGCG (Green Tea Catechin)

Main catechin in green tea. Inhibits COMT, amplifies thermogenesis with caffeine.

established$