One of the most important factors in every person’s health is the process of energy production and its regulation in the body. At the center of this complex system lies a vital hormone called insulin. Its proper function is essential not only for controlling blood sugar but also for maintaining overall metabolic stability.
What is insulin?
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the absorption of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. For glucose entering the body to reach the cells through the bloodstream, insulin serves as the mediator.
Its main functions
1. Regulating blood sugar. Insulin delivers glucose from the blood into the cells, helping prevent serious diseases such as diabetes.
2. Forming energy reserves. Excess glucose is stored in the liver and muscles in the form of glycogen and is used when the body needs energy.
3. Managing fat storage. Insulin sends signals to fat cells, limiting the excessive accumulation of fat in the body
Insulin resistance and diabetes
In recent years, one of the biggest problems has been insulin resistance. In this condition, cells do not respond to insulin, and the body is forced to produce more of it. As a result, blood sugar control is disrupted, and dangerous diseases such as type 2 diabetes may develop.
That is why a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, and physical activity are the main factors for the effective functioning of insulin.
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