In this video, we discuss what insulin resistance is, how to measure whether and why we are insulin resistant, and how to reverse it.
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Insulin resistance plays a key role in blood sugar regulation, and is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, several types of cancer, and Alzheimer’s Disease. In this video, Dr. Mario Kratz explains what insulin resistance is, how we can determine whether we may be insulin resistant, how we can figure out why we are insulin resistant, and what we can do to prevent or reverse it.
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- TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
02:06 What is Insulin Resistance?
06:04 How to Determine If You Are Insulin Resistant
09:59 Factor #1: Minimize Visceral and Ectopic Fat
17:09 Factor #2: Increase Muscle Mass
19:53 The Nourished by Science Prevention Program
20:34 Factor #3: Minimize Sedentary Time
21:38 Factor #4: Meet All of Your Micronutrient and Fiber Needs Regularly
29:01 Other Potential Causes of Insulin Resistance
33:08 Summary & Conclusions
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