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Why Do Cells Become Insulin Resistant? Understanding the Root Causes of Metabolic Dysfunction
Why does a cell become insulin resistant? While IR is often blamed on excess weight or poor lifestyle choices, reality is far more complex!
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Mar 37 min read
The Metabolic Domino Effect: How Insulin Resistance Spreads Across the Body
Insulin Resistance is a system-wide metabolic dysfunction that unfolds in a predictable sequence, much like a chain reaction.
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Mar 37 min read
Insulin Resistance: Unveiling the Culprits
Hyperinsulinemia is a driver and a consequence of insulin resistance, creating a self-perpetuating cycle that disrupts metabolic balance.
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Feb 277 min read
Endogenous Fats—The Body's Built-In Energy Reserve
Endogenous triglycerides are synthesized by the liver, primarily from excess dietary carbohydrates, and to a lesser extent from protein/fats
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Jan 288 min read
Cholesterol: The Unsung Hero of Cellular Function and Health
The majority of cholesterol in circulation is synthesized by the liver (from excess carbohydrates for the most part) and other cells.
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Jan 2812 min read
The Lipid Odyssey: A Journey Through the Body
The liver converts excess carbohydrates and proteins into triglycerides, which are exported as very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL)
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Jan 2710 min read
Cancer Through an Evolutionary Lens: Rethinking Treatment and the Role of Diet and Lifestyle
Diet and lifestyle factors play significant roles in influencing cancer risk, primarily through their impact on metabolic health.
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Dec 23, 202413 min read
Feeding the Flame: Insulin, Metabolic Syndrome, and Cancer's Growth
In a hyperglycemic state, cancer cells receive both the signal to grow and the energy to support that growth. This creates a perfect storm.
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Dec 9, 20249 min read
Food: More Than Just Fuel
We’ve been conditioned to see food primarily as fuel, the truth is, food plays a far richer role in our bodies than simply providing fuel.
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Nov 17, 202411 min read
The Fructose, Uric Acid, and Evolution Conundrum: A Sweet Mystery
From an evolutionary standpoint, fructose may have offered survival advantages by providing a rapid, concentrated source of energy.
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Nov 11, 20248 min read
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