Question? Sick? Cslories?

MissGorgeous
MissGorgeous Posts: 394 Member
edited September 2022 in Chit-Chat
i have a headcold
im sick in bed
it got me thinking...
does your body burn more or less calories when your sick?

ive had 550calories today
(its almost 2pm here)
but was thinking
do i eat more than normal calories or less to compseate being sick?

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  • MissGorgeous
    MissGorgeous Posts: 394 Member
    i have a headcold
    im sick in bed
    it got me thinking...
    does your body burn more or less calories when your sick?

    ive had 550calories today
    (its almost 2pm here)
    but was thinking
    do i eat more than normal calories or less to compseate being sick?
  • Hannah_Banana
    Hannah_Banana Posts: 1,242 Member
    Well, I know fevers are supposed to up your metabolism because your body has to work harder to regulate itself. :ohwell:

    As far as anything else - I have no idea. I never thought about it before. :indifferent:
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