Bitesize Biohack: Hormones, Stress & Insulin Resistance

This week's bitesize biohack comes courtesy of Angela's incredible interview with Dr Lara Briden which centred around stress, hormones, insulin resistance and sleep, as well as how these factors can impact metabolic flexibility. KEY TAKEAWAYS With insulin resistance, the cells in the body are not getting the energy they need. This is where the 25% reduction in brain energy during perimenopause can come from. If you have a history of PCOS, then you likely have a history of insulin resistance because they often go hand in hand. Fasting for too long, in conjunction with exclusionary diets such as the keto diet, can cause hormone disruptions. BEST MOMENTS 'Insulin resistance is about having chronically elevated insulin' 'The brain needs to be able to burn ketones' 'Women under 35 - their hormonal system is a lot more sensitive to food signals' 'The goal is to feel well'  VALUABLE RESOURCES High-Performance Health Podcast Series -https://angelafosterperformance.com/podcasts/ Biohack Your Way to Your Best Self - Join My Exclusive Female Biohacker Collective – www.femalebiohacker.com Get a free health check and personalised report www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Watch my Free Masterclass on how to master your metabolism -www.angelafosteracademy.com/master-your-metabolism Download my free Guide to Harmonising Your Hormones -www.angelafosterperformance.com/hormones Download my  free Fasting Guide - www.angelafosterperformance.com/fasting/ Download my free Guide to Sleep Like a Boss -www.angelafosterperformance.com/sleep Join my free Facebook Community -www.facebook.com/groups/femalebiohacker Get my bestselling book Rethink Health - https://amzn.to/3vbzYOV   Link to full episode - Dr Lara Briden - https://omny.fm/shows/high-performance-health/104-hph Dr Lara Briden's books - https://geni.us/drlarabridenbooks ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster Angela is a Nutritionist, Health, and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder of The Female Biohacker Collective an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving women the latest science, tools and bi hacks to optimise their health, performance and longevity. After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind: To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful, and limitless life. Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices, and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn