Losing weight or
breaking down that excess fat is what everybody is fighting for these days,
especially when you are having that extra pounds in your body, but insulin
resistance is sure negating this pursuit. When the insulin levels in your body
are too high, they might very well prevent you from losing weight. To
understand exactly why high insulin levels can cause weight gain, we have to
break it down
To start, what is
glucose? Put simply, glucose is sugar
that provides energy to the body. The body is able to turn glucose into energy
by means of a hormone called “insulin” that is produced in the pancreas.
Insulin is released when blood sugar levels rise, and they enable the glucose
to go into the body’s cells where they can be used for energy.
Obviously the body
needs enough insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels in check; otherwise
they would get out of control. However, too much insulin can be just as bad for
the body. The problem arises because insulin is also responsible for turning
unused energy into fat, as well as preventing existing fat from breaking down.
On the other hand,
when the pancreas releases too little insulin, people can become extremely thin
and do not gain weight no matter how many calories they eat. This sounds
perfect, right? Wrong! This can be very dangerous to your health, and you will
be left feeling tired and out of energy the whole time.
Apart from tipping
the scale to the extremes on both side, if your insulin levels are not properly
managed it can lead to many other dangerous health issues like inflammation,
coronary heart disease, stroke or even cancer.
Reverse
Insulin Resistance and Lose Weight
You can use all the
medication in the world, if you do not fix your lifestyle habits first, it will
remain a constant battle. You should get plenty of exercise, drink enough water
and follow a healthy diet made specifically to keep blood sugar levels
balanced.
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How insulin resistance prevents you from losing weight
Reviewed by Chibuzor Aguwa
on
Friday, September 02, 2016
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