Summary: <p>Today I want to share something about insulin that you may have never heard before and clear up some confusion regarding insulin. </p> <p><br></p> <p>The main reason why the keto diet and intermittent fasting work so well to support a healthy body is that they both help lower insulin. </p> <p><br></p> <p>However, insulin has certain benefits. This is where the confusion starts. How can insulin be harmful and also have health benefits?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Potential health benefits of insulin: </p> <p> • It helps lower blood sugar levels </p> <p> • It supports muscle growth </p> <p> • It protects against muscle atrophy </p> <p> • It supports the arteries </p> <p> • It helps lower LDL cholesterol</p> <p> • It helps lower blood pressure </p> <p> • It lowers the production of glucose in the liver </p> <p> • It supports the absorption of potassium and magnesium </p> <p> • It suppresses lipolysis </p> <p> • It is a potent anti-inflammatory </p> <p> • It has antioxidant properties </p> <p> • Insulin nasal spray is used to help people who have dementia</p> <p> • It helps increases testosterone </p> <p> • It helps lower uric acid </p> <p><br></p> <p>The real problem is with the insulin receptors. When the receptors become resistant, as in insulin resistance, we lose the function of insulin.</p> <p><br></p> <p>When someone has insulin resistance, they actually have an insulin deficiency. You may have excess insulin in your blood, but it’s not affecting the receptors.</p> <p><br></p> <p>A high level of insulin is what creates insulin resistance. The more you increase insulin, the less the receptors will work. </p> <p><br></p> <p>The best ways to fix insulin resistance: </p> <p>1. Get on the Healthy Keto® diet</p> <p>2. Start doing intermittent fasting </p> <p>3. Get regular exercise </p> <p>4. Reduce your stress </p> <p>5. Get plenty of sleep </p> <p><br></p> <p>The best natural remedies for insulin resistance: </p> <p> • Apple cider vinegar (1 Tbsp in water)</p> <p> • Berberine </p> <p> • Cinnamon </p> <p> • Chromium </p> <p> • Zinc </p> <p> • Vitamin D </p> <p> • Magnesium </p> <p> • Potassium </p> <p> • Omega-3 fatty acids </p> <p><br></p> <p>DATA: </p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14986904/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14986...</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2764908/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... </a></p>
