Case Study – Influence of Hypothyroidism on Body Composition
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Within the organism, the hormonal system is responsible for transmitting messages in the form of hormones that allow the regulation of major physiological functions. One of the main organs of this system is the thyroid, […]
Case Study – Monitoring Fluid Volume During Dialysis
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Access your personalized space with one click below! Kidney failure is a pathology characterized by a progressive decrease in the kidney’s filtration capacity¹. Initially, therapeutic management aims to maintain kidney function; however, ultimately, the degradation […]
The importance of the mode of exercise in the beneficial adaptations of physical exercise for health
It has been widely demonstrated that daily physical activity leads to significant beneficial effects on health, both in prevention(1,2) and in the treatment of numerous chronic diseases(3), regardless of the mode of physical activity. However, in certain situations, choosing a specific exercise mode may be relevant to induce specific health adaptations in individuals. Indeed, performing […]
Protein Intake in Sports Practice
Introduction Proteins are an indispensable component for the normal functioning of the body, in which they play numerous roles: metabolism, structure, and/or transport. Within the skeletal muscle, they form myofibrils, which are the structures responsible for muscle contraction. In the sports context, the ability of athletes to produce adequate movement is crucial for their performance, […]
Case Study – Use of Water and Water Balance outside Fat in Hydration Monitoring
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) Water is the most abundant element in the human body, where it plays a major role in the normal functioning of the organism. In fact, it constitutes the main liquid in which biological molecules are […]
Case Study – Nutritional Management Including the Ketogenic Diet and Fasting in an Obese Man
(The original language of this article is French, and the graphs are shown from actual screenshots in the original language) The ketogenic diet is characterized by a high lipid intake (70-80% of intake) combined with a reduced carbohydrate intake (5-10%) and a normal protein intake (15-20%)¹. Although known and used for a long time in […]