#750 - Dr Rhonda Patrick - The Most Important Daily Habits For Health & Longevity
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Mitigating Blood Glucose Levels with Exercise Snacks
Engaging in short bursts of vigorous exercise, known as exercise snacks, at 80% of maximum heart rate for one to three minutes before or after a meal can help stabilize blood glucose levels. This type of exercise increases lactate absorption by the muscles, prompting glucose transporters to open up and direct glucose into the muscles, resulting in a more stable and controlled postprandial glucose response. Exercise snacks have shown to be particularly beneficial for individuals with type two diabetes in managing blood glucose levels.
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