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“Similar in molecular structure to insulin, IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1) has been implicated in the aging process. Protein intake increases IGF-1 levels in humans, independent of total caloric consumption.”

“Visceral fat is stored around internal organs and contributes to insulin resistance and cardiometabolic risk through fatty-acid delivery, inflammatory signaling, and adipokines. In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on The Diary Of A CEO, she explains that sustained weight loss and regular exercise can reduce this metabolically active fat.”

“Poor sleep reduces the body's insulin sensitivity and changes a person's appetite, increasing the preference for high carbohydrate foods like pizza, pasta, and sweets. Lack of sleep also alters the gut microbiota and impairs immunity, putting us at risk for developing acute illnesses like colds and flu.”

“Eating a typical Western diet – high in processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages – raises blood glucose and insulin levels, promotes inflammation, and contributes to many neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.”

“Diet soda is a substitution tool, not a fat burner. Dr. Patrick asks about insulin and the gut microbiome. Controlled work has found person-specific glycemic responses and microbiome changes during short exposures to some sweeteners.”

“Insulin-like growth factor-1, or IGF-1 for short, is a protein that plays critical roles in major growth pathways in the human body. It influences nearly every tissue in the body, especially developmental growth, skeletal muscle and neurons.”

“This allows the insulin to cross the blood-brain barrier. Insulin in the brain improved the functional connectivity between the hippocampus which suppressed the feeling of hunger and improved insulin sensitivity in the body.”

“IGF-1 inhibits the activity of FOXO3, a master regulator of many mammalian genes involved in oxidative stress tolerance and aging. Mice that lack the insulin receptor or the IGF-1 receptor live longer and are more resistant to oxidative stress than normal mice.”

“Researchers induced acute insulin resistance in mouse hippocampal tissue and determined its effects on neuronal function. Then, they administered beta-hydroxybutyrate, a type of ketone, to the tissues and evaluated the outcomes.”

“Previous research demonstrates that insulin resistance reduces brain volume and cognitive function in middle-aged adults. Results of a new study demonstrate that insulin interacts with dopamine to modulate reward-based behavior and whole-body metabolism.”