The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman Insulin Alters Metabolic Rate
Apr 16, 2021
Explore how insulin influences metabolic rate and challenges the 'calorie is a calorie' notion. Learn about insulin's impact on energy usage, mitochondrial function, and ketone production. Navigate challenges of dietary transitions and understand hunger levels post fasting.
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Insulin's Role
- Insulin dictates energy usage, especially in fat cells.
- Elevated insulin levels promote fat storage, regardless of calorie intake.
Metabolic Rate Study
- A 2018 study in the British Medical Journal examined metabolic rates on different diets.
- High-carb, low-fat meals depressed metabolic rate, while low-carb, high-fat meals increased it.
Metabolic Chamber Study
- Kevin Hall's study showed increased metabolic rates in individuals on ketogenic diets.
- This was despite consuming the same number of calories as the control group.