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Evolutionary Nutrition

Meaning

Evolutionary Nutrition is a clinical framework that evaluates dietary choices and nutrient timing based on the foundational metabolic and hormonal adaptations established during human evolutionary history. This approach posits that optimal human health, including endocrine function and metabolic flexibility, is best supported by a dietary pattern that aligns with the genetic expectations forged over millennia. It focuses on the quality, density, and signaling properties of foods, recognizing their profound impact on gene expression, inflammation, and hormonal cascades like insulin and ghrelin. The goal is to minimize the mismatch between our ancestral biology and our modern diet.