High insulin levels promote fat storage from "summary" of The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung
Insulin is the hormone responsible for regulating the amount of glucose in your blood. When you eat, your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which then enters your bloodstream. In response, your pancreas releases insulin to help move that glucose out of your bloodstream and into your cells to be used for energy. This is how your body maintains stable blood sugar levels. However, insulin also plays a key role in fat storage. When insulin levels are high, your body is in storage mode. This means that any excess glucose that isn't immediately needed for energy will be converted into fat for storage. Insulin tells your body to store fat and prevents it from using stored fat for energy. So, if you have consistently high levels of insulin due to frequent eating or a diet high in refined carbohydrates, your body will continue to store fat rather than burn it for fuel. In addition to promoting fat storage, high insulin levels also inhibit the breakdown of fat. When insulin is present in your bloodstream, your body prioritizes burning glucose for energy instead of tapping into its fat stores. This can make it difficult to lose weight, even if you are cutting calories and exercising regularly. Your body is essentially stuck in a cycle of storing fat and burning glucose, rather than efficiently using its fat stores for energy.- It's important to reduce insulin levels in your body. This can be achieved through dietary changes that focus on reducing refined carbohydrates and sugars, which cause spikes in insulin levels. By adopting a low-carb, high-fat diet or intermittent fasting, you can lower insulin levels and allow your body to switch from storing fat to burning fat for energy. This shift can help you achieve sustainable weight loss and improve your overall health.
