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: You might know that slow metabolism exists in some medical conditions, but in this passage, the author treats it as a myth for the general population. : While it busts the metabolism myth, it
It highlights the work of researchers like Professor Stephen O'Rahilly at the University of Cambridge , whose work proved that genetics can significantly influence weight gain and appetite. but in this passage