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Insulin and BodybuildingWhy Insulin works Should anabolics be used with insulin or is it best to use insulin while off steroids in order to hold onto muscle mass? Insulin and Bodybuilding Insulin is almost the perfect drug to increase stamina or endurance for athletes. It is readily available, cheap, difficult to detect and actually enhances performance. But it can be lethal. Insulin and Carbohydrates Discussing the different classifications of carbohydrates, and how the body regulates blood glucose levels as it pertains to insulin and carbs Insulin: The Good and the Bad In this article I will discuss what insulin is and how it works, and why diets try to control it. I will also compare the glycemic and insulin index to see how we can use these tools. Understanding Insulin Insulin is well recognized as a powerful hormone capable of diverse metabolic effects in a variety of scenarios. Perhaps the most noteworthy of these scenarios is exercise, the stress of which presents significant metabolic demands. The response of insulin to these demands has far-reaching implications in terms of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. How To Use Insulin Without Gaining Fat There are various types of insulin available but as bodybuilders we are only interested in the short acting types. The only two types that should be used are Humalog and the R (Regular) Types. Monster's insulin Primer Its highly anabolic and non-androgenic, and in case some of you are in the dark (I'd like to think we're all clear on anabolic versus androgenic, but ya never know) I'll briefly touch on the subject before diving in... if you're ok on anabolic/androgenic concepts, skip to the INSULIN part Insulin FAQ by Acneman Insulin is a hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas that controls the metabolism and cellular uptake of sugars, proteins, and fats. As a drug, it is used principally to control diabetes. Insulin is not a steroid.
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