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Free Metabolism Test

A brief check to understand what is actually happening to your metabolism and which factors are the real culprits.

2 min5 questionsFree & private

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Understanding Your Metabolism

A brief check to understand what is actually happening to your metabolism and which factors are the real culprits.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR metabolism slowdown specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

2,304 women got their profile this month

Free · 5 min · 100% private

This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by Pontzer et al. (2021) metabolic life course data (n=6,421) and EWGSOP2 sarcopenia criteria

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Metabolic changes can have thyroid, hormonal, and other medical causes that require bloodwork to evaluate.

Understanding Your Score

Early Metabolic Shifts(Score 1-3)

Your metabolism is in early transition. The biggest myth to unlearn: your basal metabolic rate barely changed. Pontzer proved this in 6,421 people. What is changing is your muscle mass, your daily mov

Moderate Metabolic Disruption(Score 4-6)

Your metabolic changes are significant and multifactorial. Muscle loss, NEAT decline, and hormonal fat redistribution are likely all playing a role. The frustration of doing everything right and seein

Significant Metabolic Frustration(Score 7-10)

Years of effort without results is not a character flaw. It is a mismatch between strategy and biology. At this level, the standard 'eat less, move more' advice is not just unhelpful. It is wrong. You

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this metabolism test measure?

This metabolism test uses 5 evidence-based questions to assess the severity and impact of metabolism slowdown on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this metabolism test?

This screening tool is based on peer-reviewed research and clinical frameworks. While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of metabolism slowdown severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this metabolism test take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 5 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about metabolism slowdown at wellls.com/problems/metabolism-slowdown, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing metabolism slowdown.

Read the full metabolism slowdown article

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