The most common cause of weight gain
05/10/22 • 14 min
There can be a strong hormonal component to abdominal weight gain. And in most people, that hormone is insulin.
In this episode, Lara discusses insulin resistance including:
- why you could have insulin resistance even if your blood sugar is normal
- the role of mitochondria, and
- all the ways to lower insulin and improve metabolism.
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There can be a strong hormonal component to abdominal weight gain. And in most people, that hormone is insulin.
In this episode, Lara discusses insulin resistance including:
- why you could have insulin resistance even if your blood sugar is normal
- the role of mitochondria, and
- all the ways to lower insulin and improve metabolism.
Links:
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Transcript
There can be a strong hormonal component to abdominal weight gain. And in most people, that hormone is insulin. Specifically, I’m talking about insulin resistance. And if you think that sounds complicated and like maybe it doesn’t apply to you, I encourage you to keep listening. Because insulin resistance is, in fact, very common. And could be affecting you even if your doctor said your blood sugar is normal.
Welcome back to the podcast. I’m your host Lara Briden, a naturopathic docto
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