Being overweight significantly increases the risk of developing various chronic diseases and represents an enormous cost to the health system.

Adequate electrolyte replacement, especially sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride, is critical to mitigate the effects of dehydration and prevent disorders such as hyponatremia associated with exercise.

Some nutrients and bioactive compounds found in foods stimulate the secretion of GLP-1 (a peptide similar to glucagon type 1), a fundamental hormone for the regulation of blood glucose, appetite and gastrointestinal motility.

It has adaptogenic action, increasing resistance to physical and mental stress without increasing oxygen consumption or negatively affecting metabolism.