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Most discussion of chronically-elevated insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) and insulin resistance revolves around their relationship to\xa0bodyweight. This is unsurprising. Bodyweight\u2019s what \u201csells tickets.\u201d It\u2019s why most people get interested in diet, health, fitness, and nutrition\u2014to\xa0lose weight\xa0or avoid gaining it.

But improving insulin sensitivity and reducing fasting insulin levels have major ramifications for your health, longevity, and resistance to disease. And it\u2019s not just because \u201cweight gain is unhealthy.\u201d Insulin itself, in excess, exerts seriously damaging effects. Today, I want to impress upon you the importance of controlling your insulin response by laying out some of the health problems that stem from not controlling it.

(This Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson, and is narrated by Tina Leaman)