A nutrition scientist found that the reality show’s contestants’ metabolisms slowed after participating—and didn’t recover.
It was an unusual laboratory for a metabolism and weight loss study: a sprawling ranch, the former home of the Gillette razor-blade tycoon, nestled in the dusty green Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu, California.
The study took place during season eight of the reality TV program The Biggest Loser, where contestants were tired six weeks in. Author: Study reveals metabolism issues.