Keto Made Simple - Learn With Doctor Westman WHY CARBS CAUSE OBESITY — DR. ERIC WESTMAN
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Jun 6, 2022 Explore how carbs contribute to obesity and diabetes, as Dr. Eric Westman breaks down the conversion of food sugars into blood glucose. Discover the five-gram rule for managing glucose spikes, and learn about the significant role of insulin in fat storage. Westman highlights the connection between excess glucose and liver fat, emphasizing why reducing carb intake may be more effective than relying solely on insulin treatments. Additionally, find out smart keto choices to support weight loss while navigating common dietary traps.
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Only Five Grams Of Sugar Circulate
- The entire bloodstream of an adult contains only about five grams of glucose at any moment.
- Eating a single apple or banana delivers many times that amount into the body and raises blood sugar sharply.
Carbs Turn Into Fat Via The Liver
- Carbohydrates raise blood glucose which triggers insulin to move glucose from the bloodstream into cells.
- When glucose stores are full, the liver converts excess carbohydrate into fat and exports it to adipose tissue.
Why Some People Get Diabetes Instead
- Not everyone stores excess glucose efficiently; some develop insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar.
- Those with poor glucose disposal tend toward type 2 diabetes rather than accumulating more body fat.