Use of glycogen

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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.

The use of glycogen involves accessing the fast energy reserves stored in the muscles and liver.

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Paleo diet

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

Antioxidants

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

Carnivorous Diet

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

Acne

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition caused by blockage of pores with sebum, bacteria, and dead cells.

Mediterranean Diet

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

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.

Jugular fasting

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

Baseline Metabolic Rate (RMB)

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

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.

Feeding window

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

DASH diet

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

C-reactive protein

C-reactive protein is a blood marker produced by the liver in response to inflammation, and tracking it can offer insight into overall metabolic health.

Hypertension

Hypertension is a condition characterized by a constant increase in blood pressure in the arteries above normal values, affecting the heart…

Vegan Diet

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

Glycemic index

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

Insulin

Insulin is an essential hormone secreted by the pancreas, which regulates blood glucose levels and has a key role in energy metabolism.

Digestion

Digestion is the process by which the body mechanically and chemically breaks down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used for energy.

Glucose

Glucose is the primary sugar in the blood and the body's main energy source, with levels that typically drop and stabilize during fasting.

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.

Autophagy

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

Mitochondria

Mitochondria are the organs of the cell present in almost all cells in the human body, known as the “energy plants” of the cell.

Somatotropin

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

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…

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.

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