Insulin is another very important reason to keep carbohydrates
in your diet. Carb consumption causes the body to release the hormone
insulin. Insulin has gotten a bad reputation as of late because it
inhibits fat loss by
preventing fat from being used as an energy source. I know what you are
thinking, “Why would I want high insulin levels if it inhibits fat
loss?”. While this may sound like a bad thing the benefits of insulin
far outweigh the drawbacks.
First off, insulin is one of the most anabolic/anti-catabolic hormones in the human body. Insulin binds with the muscle cell membrane that triggers an onslaught reactions that lead to growth. From an anti-catabolic standpoint insulin keeps the catabolic hormone cortisol at bay. One of cortisol functions is to breakdown proteins (muscle tissue) and convert it to energy. When insulin levels are high cortisol levels are lower. This is the primary anti-catabolic power of insulin.
For the best results insulin levels must be kept in check to optimize fat loss, but must not be totally shunned because of all the benefits of muscle retention.
First off, insulin is one of the most anabolic/anti-catabolic hormones in the human body. Insulin binds with the muscle cell membrane that triggers an onslaught reactions that lead to growth. From an anti-catabolic standpoint insulin keeps the catabolic hormone cortisol at bay. One of cortisol functions is to breakdown proteins (muscle tissue) and convert it to energy. When insulin levels are high cortisol levels are lower. This is the primary anti-catabolic power of insulin.
For the best results insulin levels must be kept in check to optimize fat loss, but must not be totally shunned because of all the benefits of muscle retention.
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