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Why is insulin so important?

February 7, 1010May 20, 2021Insulin

The key thing to take away from this book is that it is insulin, not calories, which makes you fat. Insulin is a hormone that is released by the pancreas (an organ in your body) when you eat something that raises your blood glucose level. Only carbohydrates raise your blood glucose level.

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