Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

How many calories you burn in a day simply to sustain life, before any movement or activity is taken into account.

Heart beating, lungs breathing, brain functioning, liver activity, metabolism.

Related to alcohol consumption, circadian rhythm, metabolism, weight, body composition, Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and Body Mass Index (BMI).

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Last Updated: 2026-08-03