You eat reasonably, exercise regularly, and yet the scale does not budge - or worse, it goes up. You accumulate fat around your stomach and hips despite your efforts. This feeling of frustration is often a sign of a sluggish metabolism. The good news: it is possible to act on it naturally.
Understanding metabolism
Metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions that enable the body to convert food into energy. We distinguish between basal metabolism - the energy expended at rest to maintain vital functions - and active metabolism linked to physical activity. Together, they determine how many calories your body burns each day.
A slow metabolism is characterized by a body that burns fewer calories than normal and tends to store excess energy as fat. It is not a question of willpower: it is a physiological reality influenced by many factors.
5 signs of a metabolism that is too slow
1. Gradual weight gain without dietary changes. You have not changed your diet, but the pounds are slowly adding up. The body stores more than it burns.
2. Fat localized around the stomach and hips. The storage of stubborn fat is a characteristic sign of disrupted fat metabolism.
3. Persistent fatigue despite a healthy diet. If the body does not properly convert nutrients into energy, fatigue sets in even without a significant calorie deficit.
4. Frequent cravings, especially for sugar. Unstable blood sugar levels send recurring hunger signals and encourage snacking. This is a sign of disrupted carbohydrate metabolism.
5. Difficulty losing weight even when reducing portion sizes. When a calorie deficit no longer produces results, it is often because the body has adapted its energy expenditure downward - a defense mechanism against restriction.
Natural solutions to boost metabolism
Several approaches can help reactivate metabolism. First and foremost, nutrition: increase protein intake (which has a higher thermic effect than carbohydrates or fats), reduce refined sugars, and avoid overly restrictive diets that slow basal metabolism.
Physical activity is a powerful lever, particularly strength training: muscle is metabolically active tissue that increases energy expenditure at rest. Combined with moderate cardio, it gradually reactivates metabolism.
Sleep and stress management also play a role: high cortisol levels promote abdominal fat storage and disrupt insulin regulation. Finally, certain natural active ingredients, particularly polyphenols and thermogenic plants, have been studied for their effects on fat metabolism.
The Epycure solution: Boost Metabolism
Epycure's Boost Metabolism was formulated to act directly on fat metabolism, without a restrictive diet. Its key active ingredient, Morosil®, is an extract of the juice of the Moro blood orange from Sicily, naturally rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids. It acts on the genes responsible for adipogenesis to promote the release of stored fat, particularly around the stomach and hips.
Its effectiveness was validated by a double-blind clinical study involving 60 volunteers (BMI between 25 and 35) over 12 weeks at 400 mg/day. Results: -7 cm in waist circumference, -6 cm in hip circumference, -3 kg.
The formula also contains:
- Kola nut, which helps burn fat and thereby contributes to weight control;
- Choline, which contributes to lipid metabolism and the maintenance of normal liver function;
- Chromium, which contributes to maintaining normal blood sugar levels, limiting the storage of excess sugar as fat.
Results confirmed by Lab'Epycure: up to -6.5 cm in waist circumference, -7 cm in hip circumference, -7 kg - based on 20 people tested over 3 months.
Chewable tablet format with blueberry or peach flavor, to be taken in the morning or before 3 p.m. Made in France, B Corp certified, formula of natural origin (90.7%), vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free. Just 1 tablet per day.
Timeline of effects: Day 15, reduced sugar cravings. Day 30, reduced fat storage. Day 90, visible weight and centimeter loss.
For an even more comprehensive approach to your figure, the Slimming Pack combines Boost Metabolism with the Weight Loss Course and the Drainage Powder - three synergistic active ingredients for an overall effect on weight, fat storage, and water retention. From €68/month.
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