Fitness

Fitness

Related to the practice of regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and health.

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jejunum

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The middle section of the small intestine.

ketone

Fitness; Weight loss

Waste products in the body that are a result of fat burning.

iron

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An essential mineral. Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen (via hemoglobin in red blood cells) and for oxidation by cells (via cytochrome). Deficiency of iron is a common ...

internal medicine

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A medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. A physician who specializes in internal medicine is referred to as an internist. A minimum of seven ...

insomnia

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The perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of one or more of the following: difficulty falling asleep; waking up frequently during the night with ...

insulin resistance

Fitness; Weight loss

The diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in transporting glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into muscle and other tissues. Insulin resistance ...

insulin

Fitness; Weight loss

A natural hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level of the sugar glucose in the blood. Insulin permits cells to use glucose for energy. Cells cannot utilize glucose ...