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Acne
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition caused by blockage of pores with sebum, bacteria, and dead cells.
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Adaptive thermogenesis
Metabolic process that helps regulate internal temperature.
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Alkaline Diet
The alkaline diet is a type of diet based on the idea that food can influence the acid-base balance of the body.
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Antioxidants
Substance that protects cells from damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress.
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Apnea
Apnea is a temporary interruption of breathing during sleep, which can affect the body's proper oxygenation and sleep quality.
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Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an adaptogenic plant used in Ayurvedic medicine to reduce stress, balance hormones, and support energy.
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Autophagy
Cellular “cleansing” process that recycles damaged proteins and supports metabolic health during periods of fasting.
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BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)
The minimum amount of energy needed by the body for vital functions.
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Baseline Metabolic Rate (RMB)
The Basic Metabolic Rate is the minimum energy that the body consumes at complete rest to support vital functions.
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Biohacking
Biohacking means consciously optimizing your body and mind using technology, nutrition, sleep, and routines for better health.
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Body recomposition
Process by which you lose fat and gain muscle mass at the same time.
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CRP (C-reactive protein)
Inflammatory marker used in blood tests; the level decreases during fasting.
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Caloric restriction
Voluntary restriction of caloric intake for health benefits.
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Carnivorous Diet
The carnivore diet is an extremely restrictive diet that involves the consumption of exclusively animal products: meat, fish, eggs, and sometimes low-lactose dairy.
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Chrononutrition
Synchronization of nutrition with the natural rhythm of the body.
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Clean fasting
Fasting excludes all calories, sweeteners and flavorings; only water, black coffee and plain tea.
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Collagen
Essential protein that provides structure to the skin, bones and joints; can also be supplemented during fasting.
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DASH diet
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a diet originally created to prevent and control high blood pressure.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the way the body processes glucose in the blood, leading to high blood sugar and metabolic imbalances.
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Electrolytes
Essential minerals (Na, K, Mg) that maintain hydration and muscle function during fasting.
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FMD (Fasting-Mimicking Diet)
5-day/month low-calorie diet that mimics the benefits of fasting without completely excluding food.
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Fasting window
The interval in which no calories are consumed; triggers fat burning and metabolic adaptation specific to intermittent fasting.
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Fat Burning Zone
Optimal range in which the body uses fat as the main source of energy.
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Feeding window
Permissible daily period for meals; usually 4-8 hours, favors caloric control and healthy circadian rhythm.
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Flexible metabolism
The body's ability to switch between carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
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Glucose
Glucose is the main blood sugar and the essential source of energy for the body's cells.
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Glycaemia
Blood sugar represents the concentration of glucose (sugar) in a person's blood and is a key indicator of metabolic health.
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Glycogen
Reserve form of glucose stored in the liver and muscles; it is depleted in the first hours of fasting.
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Growth Hormone (GH)
(Growth hormone) Hormone essential for regeneration and maintenance of muscle mass; increases during fasting.
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Half fast
Fasting method in which only part of the day is devoted to abstinence.
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Hydration
Hydration is the process by which the body maintains its water balance, essential for the proper functioning of all biological organs and systems.
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Hyperglycaemia
Hyperglycemia means an increased level of glucose in the blood, above the limits considered normal.
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Hypertension
Hypertension is a condition characterized by a constant increase in blood pressure in the arteries above normal values, affecting the heart, vessels and internal organs.
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Hypoglycaemia
Hypoglycemia is an abnormal decrease in blood glucose levels below the safe limit for the normal functioning of the body.
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Inflammation
Inflammation is a natural response of the immune system to an aggression, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to metabolic, autoimmune diseases and accelerated aging.
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Insulin
Insulin is an essential hormone secreted by the pancreas, which regulates blood glucose levels and has a key role in energy metabolism.
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Insulin resistance
Condition in which cells respond poorly to insulin, leading to high blood sugar and fat accumulation.
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Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that alternates fasting periods (without calories) with periods when food consumption is allowed.
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Intuitive nutrition
Method of nutrition based on listening to bodily sensations.
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Jugular fasting
Fasting focused on reducing venous blood flow through temporary restrictions.
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Keto Diet
The ketogenic diet is a diet characterized by a very low carbohydrate intake, a moderate intake of protein and a high one of healthy fats.
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Ketosis
Metabolic state in which the body uses ketone bodies as the main fuel, favored by fasting and low-carb diets.
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Low-Carb Diet
The low-carb diet is a diet that limits carbohydrate intake — such as white bread, pasta, and sugar — and emphasizes protein, healthy fats, and low-starch vegetables.
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Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern inspired by the traditional customs of the countries around the Mediterranean Sea (Greece, Italy, Spain).
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Methylene blue
A compound with antioxidant, antimicrobial and potentially neuroprotective properties, used both medically and as an experimental supplement.
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Minerals
Minerals are essential micronutrients for the body's health, involved in vital functions such as electrolyte balance, immunity, bone health, and enzyme activity.
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Mitochondria
Mitochondria are the organs of the cell present in almost all cells in the human body, known as the “energy plants” of the cell.
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Mounjaro
Mounjaro is an injectable medicine based on tirzepatide, approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but also for weight loss in some versions (ex: Zepbound).
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Nootrope
Natural or synthetic substance designed to improve cognitive functions such as memory, concentration or creativity, without significant harmful effects.
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OMAD
Acronym for “One Meal A Day”; implies a single main meal in an interval of about 1 hour.
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Ozempic
Ozempic is an injectable medicine based on semaglutide, mainly used to treat type 2 diabetes and, more recently, to control body weight in certain cases.
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Paleo diet
Also known as the “diet of the ancestors”, it is inspired by the diet of people in the Paleolithic. This includes meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits and nuts, but excludes dairy, cereals and processed foods.
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Refeed
Strategic meal rich in carbohydrates and proteins after a period of fasting or restricted diet.
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Refeed
Refeed is a strategic recovery meal after fasting that helps the body replenish its energy reserves and avoid metabolic shocks.
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Time-Restricted Feeding (TRF)
Eating pattern limited to the same daily interval, synchronized with the biological clock.
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Vegan Diet
Vegan diet completely excludes products of animal origin (meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey), relying on vegetables, fruits, cereals, legumes, nuts and seeds
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Vegetarian Diet
Food model without meat and fish; some variants include eggs and/or dairy (ovo-lacto, ovo, lacto).
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Water fasting
Water fasting is a form of fasting in which only water (possibly mineral water/electrolytes without calories) is consumed for a limited period, usually 24—72 hours, with controlled output (refeed) at the end.
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Wegovy
Wegovy is a semaglutide-based drug, approved specifically for weight loss, especially in people with obesity or overweight with comorbidities.
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