Insulin resistance is defined as a condition in which the natural insulin hormone becomes either completely or slightly ineffective at lowering blood sugars in the body.  Insulin is a hormone produced by the cells located in the pancreas and is released from this location into the body to control a person’s metabolism.  Insulin also regulates cells and their growth throughout the body.

When a person becomes insulin resistant, the cells within the body become more resistant to insulin and as a result, the body requires more and more of it in order to regulate its effects.  Insulin resistance can lead to many health problems.  Insulin resistance is typically seen in people who experience the following:

How to Combat Insulin Resistance

Although diet and exercise are among the top choices for preventing insulin resistance, studies have shown an effective and new way to combat the condition.  Progesterone therapy is being used to treat both men and women who suffer from insulin resistance.  When a person is insulin resistant, the cells in the body have a difficult time taking in progesterone when blood glucose levels are out of whack.  This means that progesterone finds itself harder to be absorbed when the blood glucose levels are either too low or too high.

Progesterone is responsible in women for regulating fertility, pregnancy and menstruation.  It is a necessary and vital reproductive hormone that is produced naturally in the body.  Men also produce small amounts of progesterone and need the hormone to help balance the metabolism.

Studies have revealed that providing individuals with progesterone therapy; insulin resistance was decreased and carbohydrate and lipid metabolism was greatly improved.  The therapy is being used now to combat insulin resistance in combination with changes in lifestyle.  The combination is proving to be highly effective.

Benefits of Progesterone Therapy

In addition to its role in combating insulin resistance and improving blood glucose levels in the body, progesterone therapy offers a wide variety of other health benefits.  Progesterone therapy works to facilitate other hormones in the body as well, and provides valuable health components to both males and females.

In women, progesterone therapy has been found to improve the female libido, boost thyroid action and prevent osteoporosis.  While these are all large claims, research is currently being done to substantiate the results even more.

In men, undergoing some degree of progesterone therapy, value-added benefits include assisting the body to metabolize fat at a quicker rate rather than storing it and protection against some forms of cancer.

Both genders experienced progesterone therapy as a natural anti-depressant, as the hormone improved mood and even tranquilized during stressful times.  The benefits continue to surface on how progesterone therapy can improve a person’s health and wellness.  For those utilizing progesterone therapies for insulin resistance, there are added benefits that continue to make themselves known.

Research from John’s Hopkins University has reported that lower Vitamin D levels (deathfrom any cause.

Danish researchers have discovered that we need Vitamin D to activate our immune system’s T-Killer Cells. A lack of Vitamin D results in increased inflammation. This in turn reduces the length of the leukocyte telomeres. This telomere length is a predictor of age-related diseases. Research from King’s College, London found that people with longer telomere length have higher Vitamin D levels. This difference is equivalent to five years of telomeric aging.

My advice; don’t get caught short. Check your Vitamin D levels and increase the length of those telomeres.

Omega-3 fats come in two forms – Eicosapentanoic Acid (EPA) and Docohexanoic Acid (DHA). These are not made in the body and thus need to be consumed from an external source.

Omega-3 fats have a range of beneficial effects:

• Reduce the risk of heart diseas and stroke.
• Reduce LDL levels and increase HDL levels (by up to 44%).
• Protect the brain by increasing concentration ability and reducing the rate of alzheimers development.
• Reduces the risk of cancer.
• Reduced inflammation and pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Krill oil is probably the best source of Omega-3 fats on the planet. Logically enough, Krill Oil comes from Krill, which are tiny shrimp-like crustaceans which inhabit the depth of the Antartic and North Pacific oceans. Despite being so small, Krill make up the largest animal biomass on the planet.

Krill oil contains both EPA and DHA – but unlike other fish oils, they are ‘put’ together in a different fashion. Krill oil exists in a double chain phospholipid structure – very similar to our own cell membrane structure. This allows for a much easier entry into the cell in order for it to be used. One of these chains also contains a molecule called Astaxanthin. This is a potent anti-oxidant and has been shown to protect against UV light. It is this molecule that makes Krill oil  almost 48 times more potent than other fish oils.Due to the rapid absorption and high anti-oxidant content, there is rarely any fishy burping or poor after-taste often experienced with fish oils.

What are the downsides? Well, for starters, it is more expensive; but you get what you pay for.

Virtually all Krill oil is produced by Neptune Technologies. This Canadian company currently holds the patent for Krill oil extraction. It is then shipped worldwide to various manufacturers to be bottled and sold. This is advantageous as it means that both the dose and quality remains constant despite the brand.

In short, not all fish oil is created equally, but Krill oil is.