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on Reversing Insulin Resistance: Science & Strategies
Description
We explore insulin's complexities, including its role as a storage hormone and its often-overlooked functions beyond blood sugar management.
We discuss how insulin resistance develops, its potential health risks, and the mechanisms that can lead to this metabolic condition.
Finally, we explore strategies to reverse insulin resistance, including dietary adjustments, exercise, and medical interventions like metformin and GLP-1 medications.
00:00 Welcome to the Consistency Project Podcast
00:22 Understanding Insulin: The Basics
03:59 Insulin Resistance Explained
05:53 Causes and Consequences of Insulin Resistance
12:50 Diagnosing Insulin Sensitivity and Resistance
18:09 Reversing Insulin Resistance: Medications and Lifestyle
20:25 The Power of Diet and Exercise
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The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.
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📍 EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.
đź“ŤÂ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.