
S1E31: 3 Fundamental Root Causes of Insulin Resistance
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This episode takes a fresh look at the 3 fundamental molecular root causes of insulin resistance using some familiar storylines from prior episodes combined with some new story hooks to help you understand the science of insulin resistance. We cover the following:
- Quick review of insulin mechanism of action
- Summarizing the 3 root causes or what I call "-emias" of insulin resistance
- The inflammation-insulin resistance link explained using a busy ER analogy
- Using lifestyle changes to manage the 3 root causes
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