Chapter
The Effects of High Blood Sugar on the Body
05:30 - 10:12 (04:42)
When the body constantly experiences spikes in blood glucose levels, the liver will send a signal to the pancreas to secrete insulin, leading to a non-responsive cell and an overproduction of insulin that can have negative effects on the body over time.
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The speaker talks about the importance of understanding the differences between whole grain and refined grain.
05:30 - 08:04 (02:33)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of understanding the differences between whole grain and refined grain. Refined grains are devoid of nutrients other than being a vesicle for other 'garbage' and may be hyper palatable, false signaling to the body, and messing with feedback loops.
ChapterThe Effects of High Blood Sugar on the Body
EpisodeHow To Live Longer (The TOP FOODS You Should Not Eat) EP 1389
PodcastThe School of Greatness
When the liver senses glucose in the bloodstream, it signals the pancreas to secrete insulin.
08:04 - 10:12 (02:08)
Summary
When the liver senses glucose in the bloodstream, it signals the pancreas to secrete insulin. However, if insulin levels are constantly high and cells don't respond, more and more insulin is produced to try and regulate blood sugar, leading to a cascade of health problems.