How to Use metabolism in a Sentence

metabolism

noun
  • Do high-in-carbs foods prime your metabolism to pack on the pounds?
    — Sara Chodosh, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Keisha Miller said her son is both a picky eater and has a fast metabolism.
    — Dallas News, 21 Mar. 2021
  • Sleeping with too much light in the room can throw off the body's metabolism.
    — Linda Carroll, NBC News, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Seeds in such states take up water, which revs up their metabolism.
    — Katarina Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
  • Glucagon can boost metabolism and signal the brain to eat less.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Plays a key role in metabolism.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
  • Some had their metabolism torn up.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Mussels open and close their shells a small amount as part of their normal metabolism.
    — Angela Chen, The Verge, 27 Nov. 2018
  • Because of the metabolism change, a Hulk can drink all night and not get drunk.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Aug. 2022
  • This may also help speed up the metabolism and balance body weight.
    — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 4 May 2024
  • Stress and fear create a spike in hormones that slow your metabolism.
    — Stephanie Emma Pfeffer, PEOPLE.com, 14 May 2021
  • Sponges have a very slow metabolism, but their food supply is finite.
    — Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2022
  • Viral genes have no cells, no bodies, no metabolism of their own.
    — The Economist, 20 Aug. 2020
  • If they’re born that way and that’s what their metabolism is, wonderful.
    — New York Times, 16 Feb. 2022
  • There are two forms of fat cells, brown cells and white cells, and each plays a different role in our metabolism.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN, 24 June 2019
  • Boyle then explained how hormones and metabolism go hand-in-hand.
    — Noelle Harff, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
  • Both green tea and dark chocolate may support metabolism, heart health, brain health, and mood.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 June 2026
  • Both green tea and dark chocolate may support metabolism, heart health, brain health, and mood.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
  • All with the same goal–restoring balance across body, mind, and metabolism.
    — Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • If your sleep improves, your mood and metabolism may follow.
    — Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Be sure to properly warm up and cool down to prevent rapid changes in your body’s metabolism.
    — Anne R. Crecelius, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2020
  • The metabolism slows, which is why some people can eat very little and hardly lose any weight.
    — Kate Siber, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2022
  • The body’s metabolism slows from not eating for long stretches.
    — Rubaina Azharstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Mimio is a daily supplement that nudges your metabolism to stay on track.
    — Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Your metabolism revs up, and your caloric needs increase slightly.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Biotin is integral to a dog's health and aids cell growth and metabolism.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The third hormone, glucagon, speeds up metabolism and helps the body break down fat cells for energy.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The hope is that this can instill a faster metabolism across VF's brands.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Eggs are higher in choline, which is essential for brain health and metabolism.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Eggs are higher in choline, which is essential for brain health and metabolism.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Sep. 2025

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