What's Considered a High BMR? Understanding Your Metabolism
                                
                                
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                                According to the Cleveland Clinic, the average basal metabolic rate (BMR) for men is roughly 1,696 calories per day, while for women it is around 1,410 calories. With such wide individual variation, what's considered a high BMR, and is a fast metabolism always a sign of good health?