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Insulin 101: What Every Endurance Athlete Needs to Know
In this insightful episode, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai break down the crucial topic of insulin sensitivity and resistance—a metabolic issue that affects not just people with diabetes but endurance athletes too. They explore how insulin works in the body, how chronic exposure to sugar can lead to insulin resistance, and why even fit athletes can suffer from poor metabolic health. Drawing from personal experience, science, and practical tips, they discuss how dietary choices, strength training, stress, and lifestyle all shape our insulin response. Importantly…
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