Jul 10, 2025
Dietitians, Leah Higl and Aidan Muir, dive into the complex topic of insulin. This episode explores insulin's role in regulating blood glucose, its impact on body composition, and common misconceptions and more.
(0:00) - Background on Insulin
(1:44) - Defining Normal Glucose Metabolism
(2:40) - Insulin Function with Diabetes
(4:22) - How Was Insulin for Humans Invented
(6:19) - Why Would People Think It’s Bad for Health and Body Composition
(7:57) - Impact on Autophagy
(10:08) - Insulin Spikes
(12:08) - High Insulin Levels and Health Risks
(14:24) - Insulin Resistance
(15:18) - The Impact on Body Composition
(20:20) - Other Health Angles
(21:48) - Insulin & Appetite
(24:30) - Summary & Practical Takeaway
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Leah Higl @plantstrong_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
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Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
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