Understanding the Metabolic Timeline of the Starvation Response
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The human body possesses a remarkable, evolutionary-driven ability to adapt to periods of food scarcity. This metabolic adaptation, known as the starvation response, unfolds in a predictable timeline marked by a sequence of shifting fuel sources, hormonal changes, and energy conservation strategies. Without this finely-tuned process, survival would be impossible after even a short duration without food.
