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HEALTH & LONGEVITY GLOSSARY
Evidence-based definitions for fitness metrics, biomarkers, and training concepts.
Metabolic Health
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Blood Glucose
Well-EstablishedThe concentration of glucose (sugar) in the blood, a critical marker of metabolic health and energy regulation.
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HbA1c
Well-EstablishedA blood test measuring average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months by showing the percentage of hemoglobin bound to glucose.
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Insulin Sensitivity
Well-EstablishedHow effectively your cells respond to insulin to take up glucose from the bloodstream.
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Ketosis
Emerging ResearchA metabolic state where the body primarily burns fat for fuel, producing ketone bodies as an alternative energy source to glucose.
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Metabolic Rate
Well-EstablishedThe rate at which your body burns calories at rest to maintain basic life functions.
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