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What is insulin resistance?
insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas/beta cells when you eat glucose(sugar) is in the blood stream in order for your cells to use the glucose for energy or store it insulin has to "unlock...
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What are herbal remedies for insulin resistance?
Herbal remedies include Asian bitter melon, Navaho Optunia cactus, guar gum, glucomannan, psyllium seed, lower blood sugar levels. Dandelion root and yellow dock can improve digestive strength.
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What is the treatment for insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is treated by a healthy diet and exercise, weight loss if obese, endocrine hormone correction if unbalanced, quit smoking. Effectiveness of herbal remedies have not been researched.
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How is insulin resistance prevented?
Insulin resistance is prevented by maintaining a normal weight, eating a balanced diet, and keeping up a regular program of aerobic exercise.
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Which adipokine promotes insulin resistance?
Retinol binding protein, TNF alpha, Interleukin, Chimerin are some. Some can reduce insulin resistance- Adiponectin