Metabolism

is a Physical skill in Escape from Tarkov.
==Description==
Healthy metabolism improves and extends the effects of eating and drinking, and sustains the physical skills longer.
==Notes==
* At Elite level, stamina regeneration is still affected by low energy and hydration levels.
==Hideout==
* Level 3 of this skill is needed for the nutrition unit level 3
==Effects==
* Increases food and drink positive effects (1% per level → +50% at Elite Level)
* Reduces negative effect time of stimulants, food, water (1% per level → -50% at Elite Level)
* Elite level: You don't receive damage from exhaustion and dehydration
==How to raise==
* Replenishing energy and hydration through provisions.
** The amount of energy or hydration restored determines the number of skill points gained, not the act of consuming a provision.
** Points are only granted when consuming provisions in-raid. Instead of consuming provisions in your stash, consume them at the beginning of each raid.
::There is a display bug that shows points gain in stash.
* Completing the quest The Survivalist Path - Junkie
==Leveling Guide==
Following this guide will result in Max metabolism between 200-500 raids. It will likely be the first skill that you max out.
* As mentioned earlier, always consume Provisions in raid.
* Constantly apply energy or hydration-draining painkillers throughout a raid, then consume provisions before extracting.
** Ibuprofen painkillers and Golden Star balm are ideal for this because they have many uses. Additionally, if you have Medstation level 3 unlocked in the Hideout, you can craft these painkillers into Propital and sell the Propital on the Flea Market, effectively making this process free.
** This has the added side effect of allowing you to run if something shoots out your legs, increasing your survivability.
* When you cannot loot provisions due to lack of space, consume them for the skill points. Remember to consume the food first because most food drains hydration points.
* Eat a hydration-draining food like Can of condensed milk, then drink a water bottle at the start of each raid.
** This is only recommended for short raids. For longer raids, it is likely a waste of money if you employ the above methods.
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