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List of all known things to increase insulin sensitivity / reduce insulin resistance

So, was hoping to start a list of all known supplements, foods, activities, and techniques to increases insulin sensitivity. Fire away.
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Hack My Low Sex Drive (Insulin Related?)

I'm 23, female, and I've had a very low sex drive for the past five years. It used to be quite high. I think things started going downhill when I developed binge eating disorder an …
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Citrus and Delayed Weight Loss

I've been VLC Paleo for 6 weeks. I was already gluten and dairy free. I am also practicing IF -- my eating window is 2pm to 8pm. I was excited to weigh myself after the first 4 wee …
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Alpha Lipoic Acid, Biotin, Insulin Resistant and Hypoglycemia

Hello - I am insulin resistant, ketogenic paleo, 35 year old woman. I have 15-30 pounds to lose. I lost the first 10 after going keto but now it won't budge. Doesn't matter what …
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low carb to high carb

has anyone ever switched from low carb to high carb after having amazing results with low carb? in other words has anyone perhaps had an issue where they had to go low carb (ex. i …
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Fix insulin resistance from VLC

Made the mistake of going too low carb and stubbornly sticking with it for a year despite rapid weight gain. Just realized that my symptoms (lack of energy, cold extremities and pu …
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fat people and insulin resistance?

Do all people who are or were once fat have insulin resistance? I think my struggle is in my head.. I'm 18 and about 30lbs overweight, and I don't know if I'm insulin resistant.... …
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glycemic index and ketosis

would it make a difference in achieving a state of ketosis if one was to consume high vs low gylcemic index carbs. for example: carb loading on oatmeal vs white bread in other …
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Worth dropping the assumption your steak and eggs are keeping insulin low?

An insulin index of foods: the insulin demand generated by 1000-kJ portions of common foods: http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/66/5/1264.full.pdf The results of this study confirm …
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Is it high insulin or high blood glucose that is potentially damaging to the body?

I have been on strict paleo for a year now, and occasionally dip into keto. I purchased a blood-glucose monitor about two months ago and my glucose has consistently tests around 80 …
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The Hands-Down Ultimate Hack?

This question is important to me and I plan on giving it a bounty after the necessary waiting time passes (48 hrs), please tell me what you think. Have I found the ultimate Health …
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Grapefruit Juice and Insulin Resistance

Hi I was told recently that grapefruit juice helps with insulin resistance? Has anyone else been told this before?
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How do I blunt insulin response before a binge session?

I'm long overdue for a binge session. It's difficult for me to go home and see all my relatives in my big extended family without relapsing in some way. Nevertheless, I am extreme …
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Beating Keratosis Pilaris - Who has and how?

15 years of Keratosis Pilaris on my legs and arms has led me down a path of many treatments which do not work. 1) Upping Vitamin A & Fermented Cod Liver 2) Exfoliating 3) Jojob …
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Ketoacidosis - Not Diabetic! Help SOS :(

My mom noticed earlier today that I have acetone smell in my breath. She's observant, I'll give her that. I did feel awfully tired and foggy today, even more than usually ever sinc …

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