Elevated insulin leads to resistance, affecting metabolic health.
Genetics influence health, but lifestyle choices can combat metabolic diseases.
Deep dives
Insulin Resistance Caused by Chronic Insulin Levels
Excess insulin leads to insulin resistance in cells, demonstrated in isolated cell studies, rodent experiments, and human models. Chronic elevated insulin levels are linked to insulin resistance, impacting metabolic health including instant resistance development.
Importance of Controlling Insulin Levels Through Diet
The key focus is on keeping insulin low for overall health. Managing dietary intake to maintain low insulin levels is essential for brain health, metabolic balance, and weight regulation.
Challenges of Resisting Food Temptations
Resisting evening snack temptations, especially unhealthy foods like cereal, can be challenging. Personal discipline and strategies like keeping trigger foods out of the house are crucial to overcoming these food cravings.
Relationship Between Genetics and Metabolic Health
While genetics play a role in metabolic health, individuals can still influence their health outcomes through lifestyle choices. Understanding genetic predispositions can guide proactive measures in managing metabolic diseases.
Content creator, Austin McGuffie, AKA Metabolism Mentor, chatted with Levels advisor, Dr. Ben Bikman, about all the different facets of metabolic health including how insulin resistance can affect every person differently based on gender, age and even ethnicity.
Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.
Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health
(05:04) - Keeping insulin low
(11:05) - Eating protein first
(13:34) - A lesson on fat cell growth
(26:14) - The first form of insulin resistance
(27:31) - The second form of insulin resistance
(29:57) - Elevated insulin causes insulin resistance
(31:23) - Lower your insulin intake
(36:04) - Type 2 diabetes follows a familial pattern
(38:15) - The genetics to get metabolically sick
(41:16) - Control carbs, prioritize protein, don't be afraid of fat