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Dry fasting

Dry fasting is a strict form of fasting that excludes both food and water for a set period, distinguishing it from standard fasts that still allow fluids.

Dry fasting is an extreme form of fasting in which neither water nor food is consumed.

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Duration of fasting

Fasting duration is the length of time spent without eating, ranging from a few hours in daily intermittent fasting to multiple days in extended fasts.

Insulin resistance

Condition in which cells respond poorly to insulin, leading to high blood sugar and fat accumulation.

Paleo diet

Also known as the “diet of the ancestors”, it is inspired by the diet of people in the Paleolithic.

Apnea

Apnea is a temporary interruption of breathing during sleep, which can affect the body's proper oxygenation and sleep quality.

Hypoglycaemia

Hypoglycemia is an abnormal decrease in blood glucose levels below the safe limit for the normal functioning of the body.

Vegan Diet

Vegan diet completely excludes products of animal origin (meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey), relying on vegetables, fruits, cereals, legumes, nuts and seeds

Calorie deficit

A calorie deficit happens when you consume fewer calories than your body burns, prompting it to use stored fat for energy and lose weight.

Thermogenic effect

The thermogenic effect refers to the extra calories your body burns digesting, absorbing, and processing food after a meal, which varies by nutrient type.

Refeeding syndrome

Refueling syndrome is a serious metabolic complication that can occur when eating suddenly after prolonged periods of fasting, starvation or malnutrition.

Biological value

Biological value is a measure of how efficiently the body can absorb and use the protein from a given food source for growth and tissue repair.

Hormones of hunger

Hunger hormones, primarily ghrelin and leptin, work together to signal when the body needs food and when it has had enough, shaping eating patterns.

Glycemic index

The glycemic index ranks carbohydrate-containing foods by how quickly they raise blood sugar, helping guide food choices around fasting windows.

Insulin resistance

Insulin resistance occurs when cells stop responding efficiently to insulin, forcing the body to produce more of it to control blood sugar levels.

Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that alternates fasting periods (without calories) with periods when food consumption is allowed.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are compounds that help neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, protecting cells from damage linked to aging and disease.

Optimal hydration

Optimal hydration means maintaining fluid and electrolyte levels that properly support circulation, digestion, and temperature regulation daily.

Feeding window

Permissible daily period for meals; usually 4-8 hours, favors caloric control and healthy circadian rhythm.

CRP (C-reactive protein)

CRP, or C-reactive protein, is a blood test marker of inflammation that many people find tends to decrease with sustained fasting or calorie restriction.

Neuroplasticity

Neuroplasticity is the brain's capacity to form new neural connections and reorganize itself, a process linked by some research to fasting.

Baseline Metabolic Rate (RMB)

The Basic Metabolic Rate is the minimum energy that the body consumes at complete rest to support vital functions.

Glycogen

Reserve form of glucose stored in the liver and muscles; it is depleted in the first hours of fasting.

Carnivorous Diet

The carnivore diet is an extremely restrictive diet that involves the consumption of exclusively animal products: meat, fish, eggs…

Wegovy

Wegovy is a semaglutide-based drug, approved specifically for weight loss, especially in people with obesity or overweight with comorbidities.

Adiposity

Adiposity refers to the amount of body fat stored in adipose tissue, and excess adiposity is commonly associated with higher risks of metabolic disease.

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