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The Hidden Epidemic: Understanding and Reversing Insulin Resistance


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In this episode of Fat Science, hosts Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor and Mark Wright tackle the topic of insulin resistance and its impact on metabolic health. 


It’s estimated one in three Americans has the condition, which often leads to prediabetes and even full-blown diabetes. 


So what is insulin resistance? How can we tell if we have it? And what can we do to reverse it? 


Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how lifestyle, nutrition and medication can influence metabolic function and insulin sensitivity.


Key Takeaways:

  • Insulin’s Role:
  • Insulin is an anabolic hormone essential for transporting energy throughout the body and for muscle mass retention, with high levels leading to increased muscle and body fat.
  • Insulin Resistance:
  • Often a precursor to metabolic syndrome, it can lead to prediabetes, diabetes, and hypertension by altering liver fat production and impacting heart health.
  • Environmental Factors:
  • Awareness of endocrine disruptors and their influence on metabolic health.
  • Treatment:
  • Exploring medications like Metformin and emerging treatments such as GLP1 GIP dual agonists for reducing insulin resistance.
  • Hormonal Influence:
  • Highlighting the roles of adiponectin and leptin in metabolic health and their improvement through lifestyle changes and medications.

    Resources:

    • Connect with Dr. Emily Cooper on LinkedIn.
    • Connect with Mark Wright on LinkedIn.
    • Connect with Andrea Taylor on Instagram.
    • Fat Science is a podcast on a mission to explain where our fat really comes from and why it won’t go and stay away. In each episode, we share little-known facts and personal experiences to dispel misconceptions, reduce stigma, and instill hope. 

      Fat Science is committed to creating a world where people are empowered with accurate information about metabolism and recognize that fat isn’t a failure. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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