What does a “fast/slow metabolism” really mean?

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I mean, I get that having a fast metabolism means that you get fat harder and vice versa, but what does it exactly mean? And what are the upsides and downsides of each?

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It means certain people burn more energy maintaining everyday body functions than others and thus need more food to avoid loosing weight. It’s usually massively exaggerated though even the most extreme conditions it accounts for only a ~10% difference from the norm and someone suffering such a condition would be very aware of it and very sick.

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