Medical Origins: The concept was developed more than ten years ago at the University Hospital of Regensburg to optimise pre-operative preparation for breast cancer patients and minimise wound-healing complications in irradiated tissue. In collaboration with phytotherapist Mag. Horst Untermoser and Dr Luigi Schiavo (University of Salerno), it evolved into a highly effective, clinically validated metabolic programme.
The Cellular Principle: The programme is based on a low-carbohydrate, low-fat nutritional approach with the strict elimination of added sugar. Through targeted calorie restriction and intermittent fasting, two key evolutionary mechanisms are activated:
Ketosis: The liver converts stored body fat into ketones, which serve as a clean, anti-inflammatory source of energy while promoting the reduction of visceral fat.
Autophagy: A natural cellular self-renewal process in which damaged cellular components are broken down, recycled and transformed into fresh energy.
Precision & Fine Dining: Following check-in at the resort, each guest's personal Metabolic Blueprint is determined through breath gas analysis, enabling a precise assessment of their metabolism. Executive Chef Phillip Schnabel translates these findings into a high-end culinary experience comprising three fine-dining meals and two functional shakes, ensuring lasting satiety despite the reduced calorie intake.
Protection Against Muscle Loss & the Yo-Yo Effect: A targeted intake of collagen peptides helps preserve muscle mass, while acacia fibre and inulin support gut health and help prevent food cravings. The process is further enhanced by fermented herbal elixirs and infusions.
A noticeable sense of metabolic lightness can already be experienced during a seven-night stay. As the body's natural cellular renewal process takes approximately 20 to 30 days, the programme is extended into everyday life at home, making it easy to follow and ultimately transitioning into a healthy Mediterranean diet for long-term wellbeing.
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