A zero-tracking window calculator synchronizing hepatic glycogen depletion with Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) housekeeping sweeps and gentle fast-breaking protocols.
Insulin rises to clear glucose. Excess energy fills liver and muscle glycogen reserves. Lipolysis is paused.
Upper GI digestion and nutrient absorption. The Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) is dormant while food is broken down.
Insulin returns to baseline; glucagon rises. Hepatic glycogen maintains steady blood sugar (~80–90 mg/dL).
Small intestine clears. MMC Phase III contractions sweep every 90–120m to prevent microbial overgrowth (SIBO).
Liver glycogen depletes; lipolysis accelerates. Serum ketones ($\beta$-hydroxybutyrate) begin rising above 0.3–0.5 mmol/L.
Luminal fiber clears. Specialized taxa like Akkermansia forage mucin glycans, signaling goblet cells to thicken the gut lining.
Deep ketosis. Gluconeogenesis stabilizes blood glucose. Intracellular recycling pathways (AMPK activation) peak.
Intestinal stem cell renewal. Decreased lipid absorption lowers circulating endotoxins (LPS), calming systemic baseline inflammation.
Bile and digestive enzymes downregulate during extended rest. Reintroduce nourishment without osmotic shock or sharp glycemic spikes:
Provides electrolytes (Na/K) and glycine to soothe the mucosal barrier 15–20 minutes before solid foods.
Monounsaturated fats and soluble fiber blunt glucose spikes and nourish colon bacteria gently.
Easily digested complete proteins and choline that don't demand heavy hydrochloric acid surges.
A tablespoon of sauerkraut or kimchi re-inoculates the cleared gut lumen with beneficial lactic acid bacteria.
fallow.garden is an independent anthology of single-purpose micro-utilities created to counter cognitive fatigue, algorithmic noise, and relentless optimization culture. Each tool runs entirely on your device with zero tracking or account friction.
Have ideas for new restorative modules, suggestions for current tools, or questions about the underlying research? Feedback and contributions are always deeply appreciated.