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In many ways, the average gym-goer has never been smarter or better informed when it comes to fat loss. Most of us understand the complex interplay between calorie balance, appetite and cultural influences that can dictate whether we lose, gain or maintain in any given week. But there is one area in which specious arguments and contradictory theories still abound: metabolism. From supplements that promise to fire up your fat burn, to metabolic workouts, and the new wave of health trackers offering endless insights into how your body processes food, there’s a lot of advice out there… but not a lot of clarity. We put your burning questions to a panel of experts.

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