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dr. sc. Sebastijan Orlić

dr. sc. Sebastijan Orlić

Doctor of chemical engineering, certified fitness instructor and exercise nutrition coach. Known for his interdisciplinary approach to science in practice for longevity and optimal human performance.

Health and longevity benefits of physical activity

Health and longevity benefits of physical activity

Physical activity has unequivocal health benefits related to the prevention and treatment of lifestyle disorders associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity and insulin resistance, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and some cancers. In addition, regular physical activity is associated with decreases in all cause mortality. Meaning, physical activity

Fat Loss is not (Just) Calories In - Calories Out

Fat Loss is not (Just) Calories In - Calories Out

The human tendency is to think in black-white/mutually exclusive terms. We love to dichotomize concepts in attempt to better organize & grasp them mentally. It’s common for people in the health & fitness space to put hormones and calories in an either-or battle, but that’s just not

The Importance of Managing Blood Sugar Spikes

The Importance of Managing Blood Sugar Spikes

How your blood sugar changes when you eat is a important indicator of your health. In this text please find 5 things you need to know about blood sugar control as well as one "blood sugar spikes" hack that works for everyone. Everyone’s blood sugar changes after

Gut Health, Tryptophan, and Serotonin

Gut Health, Tryptophan, and Serotonin

Tryptophan is the sole precursor of the key neuroendocrine transmitter serotonin - which is involved in modulating the process of central neurotransmission and enteric physiological function. Due to its role in the biosynthesis of serotonin, it also directly participates in the synthesis of the pineal hormone - melatonin. Melatonin does

The Mediterranean Diet (MD) and What it Can Mean for Your Gut Health

The Mediterranean Diet (MD) and What it Can Mean for Your Gut Health

Probably the most popular diet today is popular not only in the Mediterranean, not only in Europe but all over the world. According to the U.S. News and World Report, the Mediterranean diet has placed itself at the very top of the best diets. Moreover, the Mediterranean diet (MD)

The Western Pattern Diet, impact on Human Metabolic Health and Microbiome

The Western Pattern Diet, impact on Human Metabolic Health and Microbiome

The Western Pattern Diet (WPD, also known as Standard American Diet, SAD) is a modern dietary pattern that is generally characterized by high intakes of processed food meaning: pre-packaged foods, refined grains, processed meat, high-sugar drinks, candy and sweets, fried foods, high-fructose corn syrup... and low intakes of fruits, vegetables,

Gluten-free Diet: Everything You Need to Know

Gluten-free Diet: Everything You Need to Know

Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheatberries, durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham,...), rye, barley and triticale – a cross between wheat and rye. Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together. Gluten can be found in many types

What is an LCHF/KETO Diet and how does it influence our gut microbiota?

What is an LCHF/KETO Diet and how does it influence our gut microbiota?

The ketogenic diet (KD) is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet established for treatment of therapy-resistant epilepsy. Was developed in the early 1920s to mirror the key metabolic effects of fasting. About half of the patients with epilepsy respond to the diet with at least 50% seizure reduction. Its efficacy in

The Fermentation Process

The Fermentation Process

Fermented foods and beverages are a part of the human nutrition since the ancient times. Fermented foods and beverages constitute a significant component of human nutrition, dietary supply and calories intake in different parts of the world, especially in developing nations and the Far East.