The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman Thyroid Hormone Effects on Insulin Receptors on Fat Cells
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Mar 2, 2021 Explore how thyroid hormones impact insulin receptors in fat cells and why it matters for those with thyroid disorders. Discover the myths surrounding low-carb diets and their effects on women's thyroid function. Learn how these hormones enhance insulin signaling, promoting fat release. Delve into the relationship between weight loss, insulin regulation, and individual responses to dietary choices, all while considering the effects of menopause on metabolic health.
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Low-Carb Diets Don't Damage Thyroid
- Evidence does not show ketogenic or low-carb diets damage thyroid production or function.
- You can follow low-carb eating without fearing direct harm to thyroid hormone.
Study Measured Insulin Action Using Fat Biopsies
- The study measured insulin action by taking human fat biopsies to analyze fat-cell responses.
- Ben Bikman notes his lab conducts similar fat biopsy work to study adipose insulin action.
Thyroid Sets The Body's Metabolic 'Accelerator'
- Thyroid hormone accelerates nearly all cellular reactions, raising metabolic rate and body temperature.
- Hyperthyroid people lose weight and feel hot because thyroid speeds the metabolic 'engine'.