diff --git a/modular_zzplurt/code/datums/quirks/positive_quirks/restorative_metabolism.dm b/modular_zzplurt/code/datums/quirks/positive_quirks/restorative_metabolism.dm
index a01d7ec28acc6..c3d0573adc4fb 100644
--- a/modular_zzplurt/code/datums/quirks/positive_quirks/restorative_metabolism.dm
+++ b/modular_zzplurt/code/datums/quirks/positive_quirks/restorative_metabolism.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,13 @@
+#define RESTMETA_BRUTE_THRESHOLD 50
+#define RESTMETA_BRUTE_AMOUNT -0.5
+#define RESTMETA_BURN_THRESHOLD 50
+#define RESTMETA_BURN_AMOUNT -0.25
+#define RESTMETA_TOX_THRESHOLD 50
+#define RESTMETA_TOX_AMOUNT -0.3
+
 /datum/quirk/restorative_metabolism
 	name = "Restorative Metabolism"
-	desc = "Your body possesses a differentiated reconstructive ability, allowing you to slowly recover from injuries. Critical injuries, wounds, and genetic damage will still require medical attention."
+	desc = "Your body possesses a differentiated reconstructive ability, allowing you to slowly recover from light to moderate injuries. Critical injuries, wounds, and genetic damage will still require medical attention."
 	value = 10
 	quirk_flags = QUIRK_PROCESSES
 	gain_text = span_notice("You feel a surge of reconstructive vitality coursing through your body...")
@@ -11,12 +18,34 @@
 	icon = FA_ICON_NOTES_MEDICAL
 
 /datum/quirk/restorative_metabolism/process(seconds_per_tick)
-	var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = quirk_holder
-
-	H.adjustBruteLoss(-0.5)
-	H.adjustFireLoss(-0.25)
-	if(H.getBruteLoss() > 0 && H.getFireLoss() <= 50 || H.getFireLoss() > 0 && H.getFireLoss() <= 50)
-		H.adjustBruteLoss(-0.5, forced = TRUE)
-		H.adjustFireLoss(-0.25, forced = TRUE)
-	else if (H.getToxLoss() <= 90)
-		H.adjustToxLoss(-0.3, forced = TRUE)
+	// Quirk holder must be injured
+	if(quirk_holder.health >= quirk_holder.maxHealth)
+		// Do nothing
+		return
+
+	// Define health needing updates
+	var/need_mob_update = FALSE
+
+	// Check brute threshold
+	if(quirk_holder.getBruteLoss() <= RESTMETA_BRUTE_THRESHOLD)
+		need_mob_update += quirk_holder.adjustBruteLoss(RESTMETA_BRUTE_AMOUNT, updating_health = FALSE)
+
+	// Check burn threshold
+	if(quirk_holder.getFireLoss() <= RESTMETA_BURN_THRESHOLD)
+		need_mob_update += quirk_holder.adjustFireLoss(RESTMETA_BURN_AMOUNT, updating_health = FALSE)
+
+	// Check tox threshold
+	if(quirk_holder.getToxLoss() <= RESTMETA_TOX_THRESHOLD)
+		need_mob_update += quirk_holder.adjustToxLoss(RESTMETA_TOX_AMOUNT, updating_health = FALSE, forced = TRUE)
+
+	// Check if healing will be applied
+	if(need_mob_update)
+		// Update health
+		quirk_holder.updatehealth()
+
+#undef RESTMETA_BRUTE_THRESHOLD
+#undef RESTMETA_BRUTE_AMOUNT
+#undef RESTMETA_BURN_THRESHOLD
+#undef RESTMETA_BURN_AMOUNT
+#undef RESTMETA_TOX_THRESHOLD
+#undef RESTMETA_TOX_AMOUNT