Adipose Tissue & Body Fat: Obesity, Insulin, Leptin, Fertility, Weight Loss & GLP-1 Drugs | Sean Hartig | 174
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Insulin Resistance and Adipose Complexity
This chapter examines insulin resistance, particularly in adipose tissue, and its cellular implications, requiring increased insulin for effective lipogenesis and glucose uptake. It highlights the interconnectedness of insulin and leptin resistance, the involvement of immune cells, and how cytokines affect insulin signaling. The discussion also emphasizes the nuances of nutrition research and the critical relationship between obesity, insulin resistance, and the types of calories consumed.
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