Why Insulin Resistance Creates a Vicious Cycle of Fat Gain

Why Insulin Resistance Creates a Vicious Cycle of Fat Gain | Dr. Robert Lustig [LDDThOKhX]

Levels Advisor Robert Lustig, MD, describes how insulin drives fat gain. Understanding insulin resistance: - Insulin is a hormone, and it’s a growth factor. - It makes cells grow and divide. - It is helpful when you’re a growing child, are in puberty, or are pregnant. - We are more insulin resistant at these times to support growth. - However, insulin also drives fat growth. - Insulin is released in response to a rise in glucose (blood sugar) after a meal. - It tells our cells to let glucose in for energy. - If we consume too much of the foods that drive insulin release (i.e., sugar and refined carbohydrates), insulin resistance will result. - Insulin resistance occurs when cells can’t handle the glucose load and stop responding to insulin’s signaling. - Ultimately, insulin drives fat gain, and fat leads to more insulin resistance. - Fat loss will not occur unless there’s a reduction in insulin release. - You can reduce insulin release by keeping blood sugar more stable. #metabolichealth #weightloss #insulinresistance #bloodsugar 👋 WHO WE ARE: Levels helps you see how food affects your health. With real-time, personalized data gathered through biosensors like continuous glucose monitors (CGM), you learn which diet and lifestyle choices improve your metabolic health so you can live a longer, fuller, healthier life. 🔗 LINKS: Become a Levels member: https://levels.link/shorts Subscribe here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1