Excess insulin in the bloodstream eventually leads to a negative reaction in some cells, that close their insulin receptors, to "resist" the effect of insulin.
Insulin production is a response to foods that increase blood glucose, primarily sugars and starches, because excess glucose (glucose spikes) is itself toxic to the body. The pancreas normally manufactures enough insulin to force the USE of glucose, removing it from the bloodstream.
Insulin Causes:
1/ Fat burning to stop in favour of glucose burning.
2/ Glucose conversion to glycogen an energy store in muscles.
3/ Storage of any excess glucose as fat, primarily around the waist and hips.
Excess glucose leads to a fatty liver, weight gain, and eventually type two diabetes.
We can stop glucose spikes, by eating and drinking less sugar and starch.
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Published by: Benjamin Bikman - 13 Feb 2024
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