Every time you eat a meal, your body works to break down the nutrients you ate. This then becomes the energy your body will need. This process is called metabolism. Metabolism is an important element for all living things. Without it, we would not be able to transform our food into energy. No energy means not being able to maintain a balanced lifestyle, and not having a balanced lifestyle can lead to illnesses that can affect our lives. Your metabolism can act in different ways. You may have a high metabolism, which means you burn calories quickly. People with a high metabolism can eat more food without gaining weight. It is better to have a high metabolism because your body will be able to produce more energy to do more activities. You can eat your favorite foods without gaining a lot of weight. Most children have a high metabolism and that is why young children and adolescents are so energetic and have a very healthy body structure. As you get older, your metabolism starts to slow down and this is the reason why you see most adults tired and out of shape. However, a high metabolism has some disadvantages. It will be very difficult to gain weight with a high metabolism, which is why it is very important to eat a healthy, balanced meal and exercise to avoid being underweight. An unhealthy high metabolism can lead to many unhealthy and even fatal diseases. . “A high metabolism is often considered a blessing, but it can have many health effects beyond just losing weight.” (...) Having a high metabolism, you will have to eat larger quantities of food, which can cause blood sugar problems, mood problems and heart problems. It can also cause diabetes because to maintain your weight......middle of paper......s which can affect your metabolism. Crush syndrome is a condition that creates a slow metabolism because your body produces too much cartisol. "This excess cartisol can promote significant weight gain. (Dr. West) Another condition is Graves' disease, which occurs when the body's immune system produces antibodies that bind to thyroid cells, leading to an excessive amount of thyroid hormones Disease holds back People don't gain weight There can be advantages and disadvantages to having a slow or fast metabolism Many people say that having a fast metabolism is a good thing, but it isn't. is not much different from having a slow metabolism but being a healthy person You can have a fast metabolism and be an unhealthy person Metabolism is about turning food into energy. healthier foods like vegetables and drinking water..