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Insulin resistance is a pervasive and dangerous condition linked to numerous chronic diseases, affecting millions globally and escalating rates of obesity and diabetes. The key to preventing or reversing insulin resistance lies in consuming real, whole foods, avoiding processed sugar, and considering low-carb or keto diets along with intermittent fasting for more severe cases.
Insights
- Insulin resistance is a pervasive and severe condition that underlies numerous chronic diseases, affecting over 95% of degenerative diseases globally, emphasizing its critical role in health outcomes.
- The development of insulin resistance is multifaceted, influenced by factors such as excessive sugar and starch intake, leading to fat accumulation and cellular resistance to insulin, highlighting the importance of dietary choices in preventing or reversing this damaging condition.
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Recent questions
What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is a harmful condition where cells resist insulin's actions due to excessive insulin levels, leading to various health issues.
How does insulin resistance impact the body?
Insulin resistance can cause fatty liver, chronic inflammation, weight gain, reduced immune function, and is linked to cardiovascular disease, stroke, dementia, and other serious health conditions.
What are the consequences of insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance can result in increased blood pressure, blood sugar, triglycerides, reduced helpful cholesterol, and increased damaging inflammatory cholesterol, contributing to a range of degenerative diseases.
How prevalent is insulin resistance globally?
Insulin resistance is estimated to be involved in over 95% of degenerative diseases, affecting millions worldwide, with the US leading in diabetes, obesity, and overweight trends.
How can insulin resistance be prevented or reversed?
To combat insulin resistance, focus on eating real, single-ingredient foods, avoiding processed foods high in sugar, considering a low-carb/keto diet, intermittent fasting, and increasing calories from fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains while emphasizing quality fats.
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