How to boost BDNF and reduce insulin resistance
What I learned this week #8 looks at how to increase Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and how this can reduce insulin resistance
insulin resistance
Diet Coke & Cephalic Phase Insulin Release
I look at the implications for Diet Coke and electrolyte sources.
What I learned this week #2
Dropping carbohydrate intake by 30% can drastically improve blood glucose control in a matter of days
Progress Update #1
Progress Update #1 My first normal looking overnight glucose level
Caffeine causes acute insulin resistance ☕
The immediate effect of caffeine consumption is an increase in hormones and neurotransmitters that reduces the ability of muscles to take up glucose.