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Why Muscle is Your Most Important Organ | Alexis Cowan PhD
The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
Obesity Prevalence and Insulin Resistance
This chapter discusses the increase in obesity prevalence in the US from 1999 to March 2020, along with the relationship between skeletal muscle and insulin resistance. It explains what insulin resistance is, how it can be detected, and its role in obesity-related diseases. The chapter also highlights the metabolic consequences of insulin resistance, such as hyperglycemia, hypertension, dyslipidemia, high uric acid levels, and inflammation.
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