The Claim
Resting metabolic rate is associated with baseline cognitive performance in non-obese adults, independent of body composition and energy intake.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In adults who are not obese, a higher resting metabolic rate is linked to better cognitive performance at rest, even when accounting for body size and how much energy they consume.
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Resting metabolic rate is associated with baseline cognitive performance in non-obese adults, independent of body composition and energy intake, suggesting metabolic rate may be a physiological correlate of cognitive function even without intervention.
What the research says
1 studyEven without changing diet or exercise, people with higher resting metabolism tended to perform better on memory and thinking tests — and this link stayed true even when scientists accounted for body size and how much they ate.
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