Exploring the Science: Do Vegetarians Have a Faster Metabolism?
                                
                                
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                                According to a study published in the journal *Nutrients*, vegetarians were found to have higher metabolic rates than non-vegetarians of similar age, gender, and BMI. However, the question of whether vegetarians have a faster metabolism is complex and depends on multiple factors beyond the simple absence of meat. While some research points toward a metabolic edge, a closer look reveals that it’s less about being vegetarian and more about the quality of the diet and lifestyle choices that often accompany it.