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Why Fasting For Women is Different with Dr. Stephanie Estima

Better! with Dr. Stephanie

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Why Women Are More Insulin Sensitive to Fasting Than Men

For women, fasting is clearly different. We are generally more insulin sensitive in the follicular phase of our cycle than we are in the luteal phase. So progesterone decreases. This decreases the phosphorylation of glucose into glucose six phosphate. If you're someone who really does enjoy fasting or you need to fast for,. let's say you might have PCOS or you have a thyroid condition., aggressive fasting can be harmful.

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