10 Excellent Ways to Boost Your Metabolism After 60

Many things change in your body as you age and your metabolism is no different. Studies have consistently shown that everybody’s metabolism takes a nosedive once they reach 60. Some people even start to see the effects in their late 50s. Worse yet, your ethnicity can also play a role in how badly your metabolism is affected. While the change is inevitable, it doesn’t mean you have to accept it. Research shows you can do a few things to kick your metabolism into gear.  How Aging Affects Black People’s Metabolisms Your muscles are a key part of your metabolism but you start losing muscle mass as you age. This loss is directly related to your body’s reduced production of testosterone, estrogen, and human growth hormone (HGH). This happens to everyone but several studies show that the effect can be more significant for Black Americans.  For reasons that aren’t properly understood, Black people have a lower resting metabolic rate than other ethnicities to begin with. This difference can lead to higher risks of gaining weight. As you age, though, the changes in metabolism become more significant. By the time you’re in your 60s, you may be at a greater deficit than...