What's wrong with slow metabolism? It turns out these are the reasons

The weather hasn't really turned cold yet, but some female friends already have cold hands and feet, which is a typical sign of slow metabolism. Experts say this disease is caused by sitting for long periods of time, lack of sleep, lax hand washing, and not washing fruits and vegetables carefully.

1. Sitting for a long time. Laziness has become the nemesis of longevity. Studies have found that sitting for long periods of time slows down metabolism, and if this continues for a long time, one is more likely to face the threat of high blood pressure and diabetes. In contrast, people who get up and move around every once in a while are less likely to develop metabolic syndrome. Experts say that even if you go to the gym every day, but spend all your other time sitting in a chair, it still counts as sedentary. It is best for office workers to develop a habit of standing at all times, such as standing to make phone calls or attend meetings; after sitting for a long time, they should stand up to expand their chest, stretch their waist, and move their neck.

2. Insufficient sleep. Many people have similar feelings: if they often stay up late or have an irregular schedule for a period of time, they will feel that they are aging very quickly. The functions of 711 genes in the participants who lacked sleep changed, including genes related to metabolism. Lack of sleep may reduce the body's ability to regulate glucose, while reducing leptin secretion and increasing ghrelin secretion, making people more likely to feel hungry and indirectly causing abnormal fat metabolism. It is recommended to get at least 7 hours of sleep every day.

3. Not washing hands frequently. Adenovirus-36 can use a unique gene to transform stem cells in adults into fat cells that make them gain weight, a study shows. Adenovirus is a common virus that can infect the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract and other organs. It can cause cell metabolic dysfunction and is often transmitted through coughing, sneezing and unclean hands. Therefore, washing hands frequently can avoid the risk of viral infection and protect metabolism.

4. Not washing fruits and vegetables carefully before eating. The toxic substances contained in pesticide-contaminated foods will be stored in fat cells after being ingested into the body, interfering with energy metabolism and slowing down the metabolic rate. When washing fruits and vegetables, the best way is to rub them under running water for half a minute. You can also add some flour to the water, soak and rub them before rinsing. It is best to rinse leafy vegetables several times.