59 – The ills of insulin, part 2

(duration 35:00) In this second half of our discussion of the role insulin plays in fat storage, we cover the last two posts on the weightology.net blog that dispute insulin’s role. Guest Stephanie Murphy again joins us to explore some more of the biochemistry involved, including cell glucose channels and receptors. One of the main controversies seems to be whether insulin is mostly inhibitory or excitatory in nature; we side with the latter, i.e., that insulin is mostly a fat storage hormone (resulting from excess carb consumption). Additionally, insulin adversely affects blood lipid levels, among other systemic issues. Trying to lose weight in the way most “authorities” in the mainstream recommend (low fat/ high carb) is an uphill battle, physically (hormonally) and psychologically. We again conclude that relatively high insulin secretion is detrimental not only to body fat accumulation (for most people), but also to overall health and longevity. Feel free to vote for Healthy Mind Fit Body Podcast in the “Health/Fitness” category every day until mid-December! http://www.podcastawards.com/ We invite you to join our FB fan page: http://facebook.com/healthymindfitbody Click here to get your free audio download of the 3 Pillars Of Achieving Your Perfect Weight Using The Mind/Body Connection, as well as our succinct newsletter. Items mentioned in this episode: Insulin…an Undeserved Bad Reputation by James Krieger Part 4 – http://weightology.net/weightologyweekly/?page_id=571 Finale – http://weightology.net/weightologyweekly/?p=734 Insulin: understanding its action in health and disease http://bja.oxfordjournals.org/content/85/1/69.full Mechanism of action of insulin in diabetic patients: a dose-related effect on glucose production and utilisation http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1604580/pdf/brmedj00125-0013.pdf Jimmy Moore’s interview: Gary Taubes Update With Preview Of ‘Why We Get Fat’ http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/shownotes/2403/the-return-of-gary-taubes-episode-401/ Michael Eades extensive thoughts on metabolic advantage… http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/metabolic-advantage/thermodynamics-and-the-metabolic-advantage/ http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/weight-loss/low-carb-and-calories-part-2/ Get started on your healthy mind fit body journey! Feel free to rate and/or review our show on iTunes!