Metabolism: Connector of autism and anorexia?

I’ve always had a very high metabolism…which is likely why I so easily went into energy deficit when I believed I was just being “healthy.”
As someone who loves connecting the dots and is fascinated by science, I started to wonder what role metabolism plays in autistic people…
Studies show that neurodivergent brains use burn up to 67% more calories. When you compound this with being in a constant state of fight or flight mode, it makes sense why autistic people may need more calories, especially with an ED history!
If you want to learn about all my findings connecting autism, anorexia, and metabolism, be sure to listen to the latest episode of the Liv Label Free Podcast 🎧
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[@lkjhb1]

I always believed autism affects metabolism because I notice alot of us are either skinny or overweight.

[@santjevana8279]

You have no idea how much rest this gives me. I've always eaten a good amount of food and felt bad afterwards. Turned out I'm on the spectrum and, well maybe I actually need it..?

[@LivLabelFree]

Your body knows what's what!