How to Prevent & Reverse Insulin Resistance

Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance (IR) is a topic that’s been of paramount interest in medical research for nearly a century. Insulin is a pancreatic hormone which plays key roles in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.

What is Insulin Resistance? When tissues become less responsive to the effects of insulin, the pancreas must produce more and more insulin to maintain glucose homeostasis; this state is the definition of insulin resistance. IR has long been infamous for its central role in the pathogenesis of type II diabetes, but we now know that IR is also involved in the development of a host of other life-threatening conditions.

How can we prevent IR from developing, and can it be reversed? IR has long been infamous for its central role in the pathogenesis of type II diabetes, but we now know that IR is also involved in the development of a host of other life-threatening conditions, ranging from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease to Alzheimer’s disease to cancer to fatty liver disease. These threats underscore the critical importance of IR prevention and mitigation (or even reversal) as part of the effort toward extending lifespan and healthspan.

Below is a compilation of podcasts, clips, and articles focused on insulin resistance, what it means, and strategies for prevention and treatment.

Understanding science

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Metabolism, energy balance, and aging: How diet, calorie restriction, and macronutrients influence longevity and metabolic health

Ep. #324 with Eric Ravussin, Ph.D.

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New insights on GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro)

Ep. #320 (AMA #64)

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Back on the merry-go-round of bad science regarding meat consumption

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Rethinking nutrition science: the evolving landscape of obesity treatment, GLP-1 agonists, protein, and the need for higher research standards

Ep. #314 with David Allison, Ph.D.

Nutrition

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Preventing cognitive decline, nutrition myths, lowering blood glucose, apoB, and blood pressure, and more

Ep. #306 (AMA #60)

Nutrition

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Is low-to-moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for longevity?

Nutrition

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Gut health & the microbiome: improving and maintaining the microbiome, probiotics, prebiotics, innovative treatments, and more

Ep. #283 with Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D.

Medications & supplements

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Metabolic health & pharmacologic interventions: SGLT-2 inhibitors, metformin, GLP-1 agonists, and the impact of statins

Ep. #279 (AMA #53)

Nutrition

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Does carbohydrate load impact the balance between fat storage and oxidation?

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Latest insights on Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, exercise, nutrition, and fasting

Ep. #252 with Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

Medications & supplements

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Why you should stop drinking sugar

with Rick Johnson, M.D.

Exercise

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Breaking down VO2 max: Definition, history, why it plateaus, and whether it really matters

with Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D

Medications & supplements

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Can a father's metformin cause birth defects in his sons?

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Insulin Resistance

Research Worth Sharing, December 2024 Edition

Special AMA: Peter on exercise, important labs, building good habits, promising longevity research, and more

Metabolism, energy balance, and aging: How diet, calorie restriction, and macronutrients influence longevity and metabolic health

New insights on GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro)

Back on the merry-go-round of bad science regarding meat consumption

Rethinking nutrition science: the evolving landscape of obesity treatment, GLP-1 agonists, protein, and the need for higher research standards

Preventing cognitive decline, nutrition myths, lowering blood glucose, apoB, and blood pressure, and more

“DNA diets” are still a long way off from offering an easier route to weight loss

Is low-to-moderate alcohol consumption beneficial for longevity?

Gut health & the microbiome: improving and maintaining the microbiome, probiotics, prebiotics, innovative treatments, and more

Metabolic health & pharmacologic interventions: SGLT-2 inhibitors, metformin, GLP-1 agonists, and the impact of statins

Does carbohydrate load impact the balance between fat storage and oxidation?

Latest insights on Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, exercise, nutrition, and fasting

Is a recent clinical trial enough to support the use of semaglutide in treating adolescent obesity?

The five main tools for managing blood glucose numbers

The neuroscience of obesity

Is natural sugar from fruit just as ‘bad’ as added sugar?

Metabolic dysfunction case study and a framework for metabolic health

How metabolic health impacts your 'optimal' diet

Fruits & vegetables—everything you need to know

Why you should stop drinking sugar

Breaking down VO2 max: Definition, history, why it plateaus, and whether it really matters

Can a father's metformin cause birth defects in his sons?

How deadly is type 2 diabetes?

Insulin Resistance

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