Changes in the Endocrine System
The endocrine or metabolic system is responsible for changing food into energy. After age 25, everyone experiences approximately a 1% decrease per year in their metabolic rate. This overall slowing results in food being less well absorbed and utilized as well as a decrease in the overall metabolism of drugs. Consequences can include reduced stamina and reserves as well as greater susceptibility to drug toxicity.
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