Glycemic index

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Glycemic index

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

The glycemic index classifies carbohydrates according to the rate at which they increase blood sugar after consumption.

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Hyperglycaemia

Hyperglycemia is a condition marked by blood glucose rising above the normal range, which can occur when eating patterns or insulin response are disrupted.

Nootrope

Natural or synthetic substance designed to improve cognitive functions such as memory, concentration or creativity, without significant harmful effects.

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.

Baseline Metabolic Rate (RMB)

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

Inflammation

Inflammation is a natural response of the immune system to an aggression, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to metabolic…

Vegetarian Diet

A vegetarian diet excludes meat and fish while allowing plant foods, and depending on the variant may also include eggs, dairy, or both.

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.

Minerals

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

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.

Refeeding syndrome

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

Half fast

Half fasting is an approach where only part of the day, rather than a full day, is dedicated to abstaining from food, a gentler entry into fasting.

Caloric restriction

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

Vegan Diet

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

Quality sleep

Quality sleep refers to deep, uninterrupted rest that allows the body to fully recover, regulate hormones, and support metabolic processes tied to fasting.

Refeed

Refeed is a strategic recovery meal after fasting that helps the body replenish its energy reserves and avoid metabolic shocks.

Glycogen

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

Body recomposition

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

Electrolytes

Electrolytes are minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium that help the body stay hydrated and keep muscles and nerves functioning during fasting.

Paleo diet

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

Zinc

Zinc is a trace mineral essential for immune defense, wound healing, and enzyme function, and it also plays a supporting role in metabolic regulation.

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…

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.

Refeed

A refeed is a planned meal or short period of higher carbohydrate and protein intake used after fasting to replenish energy and support metabolism.

Biohacking

Biohacking means consciously optimizing your body and mind using technology, nutrition, sleep, and routines for better health.

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