Cardiovascular Health: The Role of Insulin Resistance in Heart Disease
Author: Feras Alayed
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Category: heart-health
Reading Time: 16 minutes
Key Takeaways
- Heart disease is the #1 cause of death globally (17.9M deaths/year - WHO)
- Insulin resistance doubles to triples heart disease risk
- 80% of heart disease is preventable with lifestyle changes
- Unimate reduces LDL cholesterol by 12-18%
Why Insulin Resistance Destroys the Heart
When your cells are resistant to insulin, the pancreas produces more insulin (hyperinsulinemia). This excess insulin causes a cascade of damaging effects on the heart and blood vessels.