Insulin Resistance: Understanding the Origins

Insulin resistance is a prevalent health issue globally and understanding its origins is crucial. The podcast delves into two categories of causes: primary and secondary. Primary causes include inflammation, stress hormones like cortisol and epinephrine, and chronically elevated insulin levels. Inflammation, for instance, activates pathways in cells leading to decreased insulin response. Stress hormones push up glucose levels, increasing the demand on insulin, thus promoting insulin resistance. Chronically elevated insulin signals the body to grow, contributing to insulin resistance.