Duration of fasting

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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.

Fasting duration is the period when no food or calories are consumed, being essential in intermittent fasting protocols for stimulating autophagy and optimizing metabolism.

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Use of glycogen

Glycogen utilization is the process by which the body taps stored carbohydrate reserves in the liver and muscles for quick energy during fasting.

Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern inspired by the traditional customs of the countries around the Mediterranean Sea (Greece, Italy, Spain).

Feeding window

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

Caloric restriction

Caloric restriction is the deliberate, sustained reduction of calorie intake below typical needs, often pursued for its potential health benefits.

Lean muscle mass

Lean muscle mass is the portion of body weight made up of muscle rather than fat, and preserving it is a common goal during fasting or dieting.

Body recomposition

Body recomposition describes the process of simultaneously losing fat and building lean muscle, often pursued through strategies like intermittent fasting.

Growth Hormone (GH)

(Growth hormone) Hormone essential for regeneration and maintenance of muscle mass; increases during fasting.

Beta-hydroxybutyrate

Beta-hydroxybutyrate is a ketone body produced by the liver from fat breakdown, serving as an alternative fuel for the brain and muscles during fasting.

Neuroplasticity

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

Digestive Enzyme

Digestive enzymes are specialized proteins that break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in food so the body can absorb and use their nutrients.

OMAD

OMAD, short for One Meal a Day, is an intermittent fasting approach where all daily calories are eaten within roughly a one-hour window.

Circadian rhythm

The circadian rhythm is the body's internal 24-hour clock that governs sleep, hormones, and metabolism, and can be influenced by when you eat.

Insulin resistance

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

Lipid Metabolism

Lipid metabolism is the set of processes through which the body breaks down, transports, and uses fats for energy, active especially during fasting.

Paleo diet

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

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.

Autophagy

Cellular “cleansing” process that recycles damaged proteins and supports metabolic health during periods of fasting.

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.

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.

Jugular fasting

Jugular fasting is a specific fasting variation described as temporarily limiting venous blood flow, unlike approaches focused only on food timing.

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…

Minerals

Minerals are essential micronutrients for the body's health, involved in vital functions such as electrolyte balance, immunity, bone health…

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient essential for bone strength, immune function, and mood regulation, often obtained through sunlight and certain foods.

Collagen

Essential protein that provides structure to the skin, bones and joints; can also be supplemented during fasting.

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