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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.

Insulin resistance is a metabolic disorder in which cells do not respond effectively to insulin, increasing the risk of diabetes.

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Somatotropin

Somatotropin, also known as growth hormone, supports tissue repair, muscle development, and fat metabolism, and tends to rise during fasting periods.

Cortisol

Cortisol is a stress hormone that helps regulate blood sugar, metabolism, and inflammation, and its levels naturally fluctuate throughout a fasting period.

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…

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.

Neuroplasticity

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

Gluconeogenesis

Gluconeogenesis is the process by which the liver makes glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, such as fat and protein, especially during fasting.

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…

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.

Intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that alternates between defined periods of fasting and eating, rather than specifying which foods to eat.

Glycogen

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

Inflammation

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

Metabolic oxidation

Metabolic oxidation is the chemical process in which the body breaks down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to release energy for cellular functions.

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.

Body recomposition

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

Antioxidants

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

Vegan Diet

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

Electrolytes

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

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.

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.

Caloric restriction

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

DASH diet

DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a diet originally created to prevent and control high blood pressure.

Carnivorous Diet

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

Energetic balance

Energy balance describes the relationship between the calories you consume through food and the calories your body expends, which determines weight.

Ketone bodies

Ketone bodies are water-soluble molecules the liver produces from fat breakdown, offering an alternative fuel for the brain and muscles during fasting.

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