In this episode, Dr. Steve breaks down the process of triglyceride production and how you can naturally lower your triglycerides by making healthier food choices. He explains how glucose and insulin play a major role in fat storage, the importance of maintaining low insulin levels, and how choosing the right foods can help reverse health conditions like type 2 diabetes.

 

[00:01 - 10:47 ] What is a Triglyceride?

Triglycerides are fats formed when excess glucose is converted into fat.

They consist of a glycerol backbone with three fatty acids attached.

High triglyceride levels indicate the body is overwhelmed with glucose and fat storage.

The body uses triglycerides for energy and stores them in fat cells for later use.

[10:48 - 19:53 ] How Triglycerides Move Through the Body and the Role of Insulin

Triglycerides are formed in the liver by turning glucose into fatty acids.

The body uses "fat mobiles" (lipoproteins) to transport triglycerides to where they're needed.

Insulin regulates fat storage and burning: high insulin stores fat, low insulin burns fat.

When insulin is high, fat is stored in fat cells; when insulin is low, fat is released for energy use.

[19:54 - 25:37 ] The Power of Low Insulin and Fat Burning

Keeping insulin levels low allows the body to burn fat without losing muscle.

Many weight loss methods fail due to lack of essential nutrients.

Low insulin promotes fat use for energy, boosting endurance.

High insulin from a glucose-rich diet leads to fat storage and metabolic issues, hindering weight loss and managing type 2 diabetes.

[25:38 - 31:43 0] The Impact of Glucose on Triglycerides and Health

High triglyceride levels indicate excessive glucose consumption and fat storage.

Insulin resistance occurs when fat cells are too full, leading to metabolic issues.

Cutting glucose and plant-based foods helps lower triglycerides and balance insulin.

Diet changes can reverse type 2 diabetes, lower triglycerides, and improve health without medication.

 

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