Metabolic oxidation

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Metabolic oxidation

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

Metabolic oxidation is the process by which the body converts nutrients into usable energy.

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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.

Collagen

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

Wegovy

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

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.

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.

Phytonutrients

Phytonutrients are naturally occurring plant compounds offering antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, commonly found in fruits and vegetables.

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.

FMD (Fasting-Mimicking Diet)

The Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a five-day, low-calorie plan designed to trigger many of fasting's benefits without eliminating food entirely.

Insulin resistance

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

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.

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.

Body recomposition

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

DASH diet

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

Autophagy

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

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.

Neuroplasticity

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

Growth Hormone (GH)

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

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.

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…

Minerals

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

Intermittent Fasting

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

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.

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.

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.

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