Chronic Hyperinsulinemia May Cause Insulin Resistance
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Nourished by Science YouTube video on October 12, 2023
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Story of claim
Chronic hyperinsulinemia can lead to insulin resistance through receptor degradation. Allowing time between meals could help cells recover and maintain insulin sensitivity.
- Goal: Understand how chronic hyperinsulinemia contributes to insulin resistance.
- Proof: Insulin binding reduces receptor availability, suggesting recovery time between meals is beneficial.
- Nuances:
- Insulin binds tightly to receptors, reducing availability
- Recovery time post-meal is crucial for receptor replenishment
- Hyperinsulinemic clamp procedure raises insulin levels.
- Constant snacking on refined carbs may elevate insulin levels.
- Impact on Life: Adopting meal spacing might improve metabolic health and reduce the risk of insulin resistance-related diseases.
Investments
- Price: $0 for implementing meal spacing
- Time: Requires planning meal times
- Effort: Moderate effort in adjusting eating habits
Risks
Potential risk of hypoglycemia in individuals who are sensitive to longer fasting periods.
Alternatives
- Intermittent fasting: structured fasting periods can also aid insulin sensitivity
- Low glycemic diet to manage insulin levels
- Intermittent fasting to reduce insulin spikes
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- Plan meals with 4-5 hours between them
- Avoid constant snacking on high glycemic foods
- Monitor body's response to meal spacing
- Monitor your diet to avoid frequent high-carb snacks.
- Consult a dietitian for a low glycemic diet plan.
- Consider intermittent fasting to manage insulin levels.
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