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“HOMA-IR, a surrogate marker for insulin resistance based on fasting glucose and insulin, also improved. Lower values generally indicate better insulin sensitivity, meaning that the body responds more effectively to insulin and needs less of it to manage blood sugar.”

“Other clinical trials have shown that poor sleep (4 hours a night for 2 nights) can result in 20% higher circulating insulin levels. 100 lux is similar to a dim family room light and is quite a bit of light to be exposed to during sleep hours.”

“Suppression of insulin with a ketogenic diet improves the efficacy of cancer drugs known as PI3K inhibitors and shrinks tumors in several different animal models of cancer. Insulin activates the PI3K pathway is usually which then leads to cell proliferation and tumor growth.”

“Interestingly, while the junk food group showed increased liver fat, there were no noticeable changes in weight or peripheral insulin sensitivity. These findings suggest that the effects of overeating go beyond immediate metabolic changes, potentially contributing to cognitive decline and influencing eating behaviors over time.”

“This study looked at the effects of genetically lowering insulin levels in older mice. Unfortunately, the male mice did not have lower plasma levels of insulin despite genetically lowering insulin-genes and so the effect on lifespan could not be determined in male mice.”

“The treatment group engaged in supervised HIIT three times a week while reducing caloric intake. The researchers assessed the participants' liver fat, measured blood biochemistries, and evaluated insulin sensitivity before and after the intervention.”

“A recent review and meta-analysis found that fasting-based strategies are slightly more effective for promoting weight loss and improving insulin sensitivity than calorie restriction.”

“Previous research has demonstrated that training in the fasted state promotes greater glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity and induces higher fatty acid oxidation compared to training in the fed state.”

“Randomized controlled trial finds that type 2 diabetics given a diet high in fiber improved the secretion of hormones involved in insulin production (GLP-1) and lowered blood glucose levels (HbA1c) via changes in the gut microbiome.”

“A small randomized controlled clinical trial finds time-restricted eating within a 6-hour window (fasting for 18 hours) without reducing calories or losing weight improves insulin sensitivity, beta cell function, blood pressure, oxidative stress and reduces evening appetite.”