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Insulin Alters Metabolic Rate

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

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Insulin's Impact on Energy Usage

This chapter explores how insulin influences energy utilization, emphasizing its role in fat storage and metabolic rate regulation. It challenges the idea of all calories being equal, highlighting the metabolic differences between protein and carbohydrates. The discussion includes studies on the impact of diet composition on metabolic rate and insulin response, shedding light on the complex mechanisms of energy storage and utilization.

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