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Mitochondria And Inflammation

Mitochondria are a type of cell organelle that has a lot of different and important functions.

They are involved in the various mechanisms through which our body treats an infection: namely, inflammation.

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João Pedro Neto João Pedro Neto

The Impact Of Fasting In Mitochondrial Function

Mitochondria are a type of cell organelles that are responsible for the production of energy. Using sources such as carbohydrates or fatty acids, for example, from our food intake and body reserves, they contribute to their processing, transforming these molecules into compounds that our organisms can use as fuel.

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Miguel Damas Miguel Damas

Why Do I Weigh Myself Every Day?

The scale is the best ally to stop being obese, period. I have no doubt about it!

It shows us the truth, naked and raw, in good times and bad. Regardless of our state of mind, willpower, and level of hope, a number is just a number, and we can't change it.

The immediate daily feedback it provides allows us to assess the progress we're making in "real time."

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Miguel Damas Miguel Damas

The Food Pyramid And The Food Wars

Talking about nutrition and diet these days is stepping into an aggressive, entrenched war with unyielding positions on all sides. They say "virtue lies in the middle," but being in the middle is like being in a minefield, in no man's land, making you the target of everyone. By writing this text, I’m only trying to use a specific example to shed light on the need to scrutinize certain subjects before cementing an opinion, as there may be much more important details that we simply cannot see if we merely scratch the surface.

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The "Creativity" Behind The Vegetarian Diet

The campaign in favour of the vegetarian diet as the saviour of world civilisation has not lost any momentum over the years. It has probably gained steam with the documentaries, personalities and influencers who advocate it and swear it can save the planet and our health. Anything that can improve health and performance has my utmost interest. I have tried to assess its merit, having come to some conclusions.

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