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Aerobic

Means requiring oxygen.
In exercise and metabolic contexts, it refers to activities or processes that use oxygen to convert nutrients (primarily fats and carbohydrates) into energy. Aerobic activities (such as distance running, cycling, or swimming at moderate intensities) rely on a steady supply of oxygen to sustain effort over longer periods.

Aetiology

the Cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition.

Ameliorate

To make something better or more tolerable, or to grow better.

Anaerobic

Means wihout oxygen.
Anaerobic exercise or metabolism uses energy sources (mainly carbohydrates stored as glycogen) in the absence of sufficient oxygen. This typically occurs in short, high-intensity bursts (e.g., sprinting, heavy lifting) and produces energy rapidly but cannot be sustained for long because it leads to the buildup of byproducts like lactic acid, contributing to fatigue.

Fructose

Fructose, also known as fruit sugar, is a simple sugar found in many plants and foods
Fructose intake in particular is hypothesized to activiate the survival switch, prioritising fat storage over buring

Glucose

Glucose is a sugar. It is overall the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates

Mitochondria

Mitochondria are organelles found in the cells of most eukaryotes, such as animals, plants, and fungi, that produce energy for the cell
Mitochondria are known as the 'powerhouses' of cells because they convert nutrients from food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule that stores chemical energy for the cell to use

Morbidity

The condition of suffering from a disease or medical condition.
The rate of disease in a population.

Pathogenesis

Is the process by which a disease or disorder develops, including the factors that contribute to its onset, progression, and maintenance

Pathology

The study of disease, including its causes, progression, and impact on people

Sedentary

A person tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.
Anaerobic exercise or metabolism uses energy sources (mainly carbohydrates stored as glycogen) in the absence of sufficient oxygen. This typically occurs in short, high-intensity bursts (e.g., sprinting, heavy lifting) and produces energy rapidly but cannot be sustained for long because it leads to the buildup of byproducts like lactic acid, contributing to fatigue.

Sucrose

Sucrose is a sugar that's made up of Glucose and Fructose, and is the main ingredient in white sugar

Therapeutic

Relating to the healing of disease.
Having to do with treating disease and helping healing take place.