Learn About The Dangers Of Insulin

Insulin is a hormone responsible for moving sugar or glucose from the digestive tract

into the bloodstream and into the cells to be used for energy production. Glucose is needed by brain cells to conduct impulses needed for thinking, memory, and learning, the muscle cells require blood sugar for movements, and glands need blood sugar to release vital hormones. All of these bodily functions are carried out using specific insulin levels. If insulin levels go beyond normal limits, serious health problems may occur.

1.Insulin Resistance which can lead to Type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the cells are not efficiently using insulin causing elevated insulin levels in the blood. When cells dont use insulin, blood sugar is not also being delivered effectively to the cells, and blood sugar level arises. When insulin resistance continues, the pancreas secretes more insulin to cope with the elevated blood sugar. The uncontrolled elevation of blood sugar leads to Type 2 diabetes.

2.Cardiovascular diseases. According to research, hyperinsulinemia (high blood insulin levels) interferes with the removal of chylomicrons in the bloodstream. Chylomicrons are responsible for distribution of fat from the intestine to the body. Increased levels of insulin lead to accumulation of chylomicrons and cholesterol in the blood vessel walls causing obstructed circulation. Obstructed blood flow plus cholesterol plaques in the arteries increase the risk for hypertension, heart attack, and coronary artery disease.

3.Prostate and breast cancer. Excessive insulin in the blood can lead to two forms of cancer in men and women, that of the prostate and the breast. According to studies, there is a strong link between elevated insulin concentrations in the blood and prostate cancer risk. Meanwhile, postmenopausal women whose blood insulin levels are above normal has high tendency of developing breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in the United States.

4.Metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that predisposes an individual to Type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart diseases, and other serious health problems. The risk factors in metabolic syndrome include abdominal obesity, high serum cholesterol levels, low levels of HDL (good cholesterol), high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.

Because of its very important functions, insulin is vital to health. But having too much it can also become very dangerous, causing life threatening conditions. Keeping insulin levels to normal can help achieve total wellness, promote longevity, and improve overall quality of life.

by: Dr. Gerry Hinley, D.C.

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