The available research consistently indicates a strong association between elevated insulin levels and risk for developing metabolic dysfunction. The majority of the studies included in this review ...

Insulin is one of the most essential hormones in your body. You can think of it as a “key” that unlocks the doors to your cells. When you eat food, your body turns it into energy (sugar). Insulin ...

Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor for metabolic syndrome in teens, a paper published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology concludes. The study was ...

Kelly et al performed a systematic review to evaluate the association between elevated plasma insulin levels and the traits associated with metabolic syndrome. 9 The metabolic traits examined included ...