Insulin resistance – DR. Said Sokhandan, N.D. https://drsokhandan.com Naturopathic physician as a Primary Care Provider. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:15:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.3 https://drsokhandan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-logo-32x32.jpg Insulin resistance – DR. Said Sokhandan, N.D. https://drsokhandan.com 32 32 Insulin Resistance https://drsokhandan.com/insulin-resistance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=insulin-resistance Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:15:07 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=2874 Insulin Resistance is a condition that involves a decrease in the sensitivity of the body’s Cells to the actions of Insulin (i.e. a decrease in Insulin Sensitivity).  Insulin Resistance is characterized by decreased sensitivity of Insulin Receptors for Insulin.  This lack of sensitivity to the effects of Insulin results in ever-increasing production of Insulin, to the extent that dangerously high levels of Insulin can occur. 25% of the population of the United States has Insulin Resistance (presumably this statistic would apply also to most other Western nations). Insulin facilitates the transport of Vitamin C into Cells and the Insulin Resistance that afflicts Diabetes Mellitus patients may therefore impair the transport of Vitamin C into Cells.
– 6.7% of persons aged 20 – 29 have Insulin Resistance.
– 43.5% of persons aged 60 – 70 have Insulin Resistance

 Substances may Cause Insulin Resistance
Excessive consumption of Fructose may cause Insulin Resistance
Excessive consumption ofSucrose may cause Insulin Resistance
Excessive consumption ofCarbohydrates may cause Insulin Resistance
Excessive  consumptionCaffeine may cause Insulin Resistance
Excessive consumption of Soft Drinks may cause Insulin Resistance
Excessive consumption of Alcohol may cause Insulin Resistance
Excessive endogenous production or release o fInsulinmay cause Insulin Resistance (via a Negative feedback)
Excessive production of Cortisol may cause Insulin Resistance in the Muscles
ExogenousEstrogensmay increase the risk of Insulin Resistance in postmenopasual women using Estrogens as part of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Excessive consumption of Saturated Fatty Acids and Trans-fatty Acid may cause Insulin Resistance
C-Reactive Protein is a biomarker of Insulin Resistance
Elevated Uric Acid levels may cause Insulin Resistance
Obesity may increase the risk of Insulin Resistance
Excessive Stress may cause Insulin Resistance
A high Glycemic Index diet may increase the risk of Insulin Resistance

Insulin Resistance may be Associated with these Ailments
– Insulin Resistance
may increase the risk of Heart Attack
– Insulin Resistance
may increase the risk of Ischemic Heart Disease (due to the elevated Insulin levels that are associated with Ischemic Heart Disease)
Insulin Resistance may cause Hypertension
– Insulin Resistance
may cause Stroke
– Insulin Resistance
may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s Disease
– Insulin Resistance
is a symptom of and is the primary feature of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
– insulin Resistance
may increase the risk of Atherosclerosis
– Insulin Resistance
may increase the risk of Breast Cancer
– Insulin Resistance
may increase the risk ofProstate Cancer
– Insulin Resistance
may causePolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) , there is some evidence that Insulin Resistance is the principal underlying cause of (PCOS)
– Insulin Resistance
may cause the Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) form of Fatty Liver
– Insulin Resistance
may result in elevated serum Cholesterol, Triglycerides levels and lower the HDL Cholesterol
Insulin Resistance may be the underlying cause of Fatigue

Substances may Decrease Insulin Resistance
some Amino acid may reduce Insulin Resistance (Arginine, Leucine, Taurine and NAC)
– DHEA
– Testosterone
– Melatonin

Lipids
      – Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
– Gamma Linolenic Acid
(GLA)
– Alpha-Linolenic Acid
(LNA)
     – Omega-3Fatty Acid
– Docosahexaenioc Acid
(DHA)
– Eicosapentaenoic Acid
(EPA)

Minerals
– Calcium
– Magnesium
– Potassium
– Selenium
– Chromium
– Zinc
– Coenzym Q10
may reduce Insulin Resistance

Vitamins
– Vitamin C
– Folic Acid
– Vitamin A
– Biotin
– Vitamin D
– Vitamin E
– Vitamin K
– Lipoic Acid

Herbs
– Ginger
– Cinnamon
– Bitter Melon
– Green Tea
– Chia seeds
– Grape Seeds
– Fengreek Seeds

Dietary oils
– Fish oil
– Cod liver Oil

Exercise
– Regular Exercise
may reduce Insulin Resistance
– Aerobic
– Isotonic

 

 

 

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C-Reactive Protein https://drsokhandan.com/c-reactive-protein/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=c-reactive-protein Sun, 11 Oct 2020 06:00:27 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=2646 C-Reactive Protein

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) is an inflammatory marker often checked in blood test to determine level of inflammation in the body. C-Reactive Protein that can be used to predict heart attack risk.  It is produced by the Liver and released in response to acute injury, Bacterial & Viral Infection or other causes of Inflammation that causes increase of CRP. The body releases CRP into the bloodstream when Blood Vessels leading to the Heart are damaged, a common result of Atherosclerosis.  C-Reactive Protein level indicates the degree of Inflammation occurring in the lining of the Arteries. C-Reactive Protein is a biomarker of abnormal Blood Clotting (its presence is indicative of destabilized atherosclerotic plaque that can cause abnormal Blood Clotting). C-Reactive Protein is a biomarker of future Heart Attack risk (its presence is indicative of destabilized atherosclerotic plaque that can cause Heart Attacks).  People with high levels of C-Reactive Protein are three times more likely to die from a future Heart Attack than people with low levels of C-Reactive Protein. The Brains of Alzheimer’s Disease patients contain higher than normal levels of C-Reactive Protein and also patients with Dementia have  higher than normal levels of C-Reactive Protein in there brain.

Toxic Effects of C-Reactive Protein
 Biomarker of Inflammation
Biomarker of future Hypertension risk
biomarker of future Heart Attack
biomarker of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Biomarker of future Stroke
Biomarker of abnormal Blood Clotting
biomarker of Atherosclerosis
May be a biomarker of (acutePancreatitis
May be a biomarker of future risk of Cataracts
May be a biomarker forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
 May be a biomarker for Cancer (Colon and Prostate)
May be a biomarker of Insulin Resistance
May be a biomarker of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Biomarker of Crohn’s Disease
May be a biomarker of Rheumatic Fever
May be a biomarker of Rheumatoid Arthritis
May be a biomarker of Fractures

 

Substances may Lower C-Reactive Protein Levels
– Dietary Fiber
– DHEA
-Arginine
– Selenium
– Magnesium
– Folic Acid
– Vitamin B6
– Vitamin D
– Vitamin C
-Vitamin E
– Curcumin
– Resveratrol
– Eicosapentaenoic Acid
(EPA)
– Omega-3 Fatty Acid
– Fish Oil
– Krill Oil
– Flax Seed grained or oil
– Nuts
– Who; Grains
– Probiotic
(Lactobacillus)
– Red Yeast Rice
 Quercetin
– Wine
– Chocolate
– Patented Medicines (Aspirin and Ibuprofen)

 

Substances may Increase C-Reactive Protein Levels
Immune System Chemicals (Interleukin-1, Interleukin-6 and Tumor Necrosis Factor)
Conjugated Estrogens
– Trans-Fatty Acids
More than one cup a day Coffee
– Tabacco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Caffeine https://drsokhandan.com/caffien/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caffien Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:07:13 +0000 http://drsokhandan.com/?p=1977 Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in tea and coffee beens. Caffeine often been added to Soft drink and Energy drink and Drugs.
Caffeine binds to Adenosine Receptors and is therefore regarded as an Adenosine Antagonist. After drinking a few cups of coffee, 50% of Adenosine Receptors are totally blocked by Caffeine.

Toxic Effects of Excessive Caffeine Consumption
 May irritate the Kidneys
May cause Kidney Stones (due to Caffeine increasing urinary Calcium excretion)
  May increase the risk of Hypertension (blood Pressure)
May increase levels of Lactic Acid in the Muscles of people who undertake Endurance Exercise
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May irritate the Bladder
May cause Insulin Resistance
May increase the risk of Osteoporosis
May increase the risk ofFibrocystic Breast Disease
Regular consumption of Caffeine may increase the incidence of Headaches
May trigger Migraines in some people
Consume Caffeine at night time may interrupted sleep produces fewer periods of Slow Wave Sleep (Deep Sleep)
 may cause (temporary) Tremor
 May increase the risk of Miscarriage
May increase the risk of Female and male Infertility
 May increase the risk of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome(PMS)

Health Benefits of Caffeine
Stimulating the production and secretion of Hydrochloric acid
 Negative impact in Cancer (Breast) could provide health benefits
May increase the body’s Basal Metabolism
  May increase Energy levels
 May temporarily)improve Athletic Performance
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ay increase Muscle Strength by stimulating the release of Calcium in Muscle Fibers
 May improve Stamina
  May delay the onset of Fatigue
 May stimulate the flow of Bile from the Liver
May stimulate the Cerebral Cortex of the Brain
 May increase Alertness
May relieve the symptoms of Hay Fever

Side Effects of Caffeine Withdrawal
– Anger
– Muscle Tension
– Vomiting
– Nausea
– Headaches
– Drowsiness
– Irritability
– Anxiety
– Sleep Disturbance

 

 

 

 

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