In episode 11 of his video series, Dr. Larson discusses:
- 2 out of 3 people in the U.S. are overweight or obese
- A new hormone called “Irisin” has been discovered
- The higher your level of Irisin, the more fat burning that occurs
- Irisin inhibits plaque formation in your arteries
- If there is too much plaque in an artery, blood flow is inhibited
- The “Widowmaker” artery is the one that can cause immediate death if clogged
- Inhibiting plaque formation helps prevent heart disease
- Moderate aerobic exercise helps significantly increase Irisin production
- Lepton is another hormone that is related to obesity
- During leptin resistance, your body thinks it’s still hungry. This is why people overeat.
- Insulin resistance is similar in that it regulates blood sugar metabolism
- Carbohydrates control insulin, insulin controls fat
- By eliminating sugar and refined carbs from your diet, you can improve your insulin sensitivity
- Irisin is also affected by diet and lifestyle
- Exercise also dramatically improves insulin sensitivity
- 30-60 minutes of moderate exercise is all that’s needed to help your body become a fat burning machine
