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Insulin: Friend or Foe?

January 31, 2010 By Doc 2 Comments

Insulin has a number of essential functions. However, an excess of this vital hormone can be extremely detrimental.

Filed Under: Carbohydrates, Diets Tagged With: Adipose Cells, Blood Sugar, Carnitine, Cell Surface, Cellular Metabolism, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Diabetics, Fatty Acids, Friend Or Foe, Glucagon, Glucose Production, Glucose Transporters, Glucose Uptake, Glut 4, Insulin, Ketones, Metabolism Of Fats, Mitochondria, Primary Source, Source Of Energy, Triglycerides

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