Know The Differences | 3. Glucose, Glycogen, Glucagon and Glycerol
Glucagon antagonism:
Which pancreatic hormone promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen? Glucagon is secreted by pancreatic α-cells and is the main counter-regulatory hormone to insulin, opposing its actions in the liver. Glucagon acts primarily on liver and increases blood glucose by increasing hepatic glucose production via stimulation of glycogen breakdown and gluconeogenesis …More
Dr. Rhonda Patrick - There is a trade off when it comes to growth hormone and IGF-1. Growth hormone and IGF-1 enhance muscle and cognitive performance but this comes at a cost: longevity. Reduced growth hormone and IGF-1 increase lifespan by increasing the expression of genes involved in stress resistance but at an expensive cost when it comes to muscles and brain. Learn all about the trade-off and ways to circumvent it. Note: In the video Dr. Patrick mentions Neurogenesis? TEDTALKS Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret
Understanding IGF-1 (Insulin-Like Growth Factor) in Simple Terms Dr. Berg talks about IGF-1; Insulin-Like Growth Factor. This is an extension of Growth Hormone. IGF-1 is made by the liver and triggered by GH (Growth Hormone). It does help in the release of fat. It is a fat burning hormone, it helps in releasing fuel when you are not eating. It works when insulin is low and will be decreased when there is high cortisol (stress), high insulin (sugar) and high estrogen.
What Triggers Human Growth Hormone (HGH)? Dr. Berg talks about Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and what it does as well as how to increase it. This hormone is involved in cell growth, reproduction and regeneration. It helps retain calcium, it’s anti-aging, effects cognitive function and is connected to fat burning. It’s triggered by: intermittent fasting, hypoglycemia, arginine, vitamin B3 and intense exercise. Growth hormone is inhibited by insomnia, sugar (insulin), stress (cortisol) and endocrine disruptors.