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what does bulimia do to your metablism?

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Answer #1

it causes your metabolism to slow down to accommodate for the low energy level in your body from lack of food. knowing this, if you begin to consume a normal calorie level in a day (around 2,000), you may gain weight because of this.

Answer #2

It brings you to a state called Metabolic Alkalosis, an imbalance in the acid-base balance (blood pH). Metabolic Alkalosis means that there are more Base in your body than acids (since you throw up the Hydrochloric Acid from your stomach).

Answer #3

meaning?

Answer #4

It means a lot of things. Firstly, the acid that you throw up burns through the lining of your esophagus, and it could eventually rupture. Another thing is the decrease in the amount of your gastric acid will force your stomach to produce more acids (in an attempt to correct the pH imbalance) Third, the nutrients required to produce energy is not met, and the body will still try its best to produce energy (because otherwise, it cannot maintain its functions). Fourth, in an attempt to correct Metabolic Alkalosis, your body will breath slowly (hypoventilation) to save up more Carbon Dioxide (it’s an acid) to maintain the balance. Slower respiratory rate means lower oxygen supply and may cause a lot more damage than benefits…

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