What causes wrinkled peeling fingertips? If you have fingertips peeling and wrinkling, you could be suffering from nerve insufficiency, occupational exposure or even diabetes. Peeling is one of the most common signs, usually visible on the toes and fingers.
Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid does not produce enough hormones, which can result in a slow metabolism marked by weight gain, fatigue and sluggishness. If you gain weight, your body will not effectively make energy from food and may contribute to a slowed metabolism.
Itâs like driving: you can get there faster by driving 100 mph, but the risk is greater. Metabolism is the energy needed to keep us alive (basal metabolic rate) and to perform other bodily functions beyond simply sustaining life. By far, the most important contributor to our metabolic rate is genetics.