How does the AI recognize food?

Our AI uses advanced computer vision trained on millions of food images. It can identify individual ingredients, portion sizes, and even complex dishes from restaurants worldwide.

Absolutely. Your food photos are processed securely and never shared. We use end-to-end encryption and comply with GDPR and CCPA regulations.

How accurate is the calorie tracking?

Our AI achieves 98% accuracy on standard meals, verified by certified nutritionists. For complex or unusual dishes, accuracy is still above 90%.

Can I use it for specific diets?

Yes! Caloria supports keto, vegan, paleo, Mediterranean, and many other dietary patterns. You can set custom macro targets to match any diet plan.

What's included in Premium?

Premium gives you unlimited meal scans, detailed macro tracking, personalized insights, weekly nutrition reports, priority AI processing, and data export capabilities.

Which devices are supported?

Caloria is available on iOS (iPhone and iPad). Android support is coming soon. Your data syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

What is adaptive thermogenesis?

Adaptive thermogenesis is the reduction in metabolic rate that occurs during calorie restriction — beyond what changes in body weight and composition alone would explain. Your body suppresses thyroid hormones, drops leptin, and reduces unconscious movement to conserve energy when food intake falls.

How much does metabolism slow during a calorie deficit?

Research indicates a reduction of approximately 10–15% in total energy expenditure beyond body composition changes — typically 80–120 calories per day. In aggressive restriction protocols, the cumulative drop can exceed 600 calories per day when all adaptive components are combined.

Is adaptive thermogenesis the same as losing muscle?

No. They often coexist during calorie restriction, but they are distinct phenomena. Muscle loss reduces metabolic rate by shrinking lean tissue. Adaptive thermogenesis is an independent hormonal and neural response that slows metabolism regardless of muscle mass changes.

How long does metabolic adaptation take to develop?

Measurable adaptation can appear within two to three weeks of caloric restriction. The magnitude increases with deficit size and duration. Periodic diet breaks at maintenance calories can partially reverse the adaptation within one to two weeks.

Can diet breaks reverse adaptive thermogenesis?

Yes, partially. The MATADOR study found that dieters who alternated two weeks of calorie restriction with two weeks at maintenance lost significantly more fat than those who dieted continuously. Diet breaks appear to normalize leptin, thyroid hormones, and NEAT, reducing the cumulative metabolic penalty.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is adaptive thermogenesis?: Adaptive thermogenesis is the reduction in metabolic rate that occurs during calorie restriction — beyond what changes in body weight and composition alone would explain. Your body suppresses thyroid hormones, drops leptin, and reduces unconscious movement to conserve energy when food intake falls.
How much does metabolism slow during a calorie deficit?: Research indicates a reduction of approximately 10–15% in total energy expenditure beyond body composition changes — typically 80–120 calories per day. In aggressive restriction protocols, the cumulative drop can exceed 600 calories per day when all adaptive components are combined.
Is adaptive thermogenesis the same as losing muscle?: No. They often coexist during calorie restriction, but they are distinct phenomena. Muscle loss reduces metabolic rate by shrinking lean tissue. Adaptive thermogenesis is an independent hormonal and neural response that slows metabolism regardless of muscle mass changes.
How long does metabolic adaptation take to develop?: Measurable adaptation can appear within two to three weeks of caloric restriction. The magnitude increases with deficit size and duration. Periodic diet breaks at maintenance calories can partially reverse the adaptation within one to two weeks.
Can diet breaks reverse adaptive thermogenesis?: Yes, partially. The MATADOR study found that dieters who alternated two weeks of calorie restriction with two weeks at maintenance lost significantly more fat than those who dieted continuously. Diet breaks appear to normalize leptin, thyroid hormones, and NEAT, reducing the cumulative metabolic penalty.