7 Warning Signs You are Eating Too Many Carbs

Insulin Resistance

David Jockers explains how excessive carbohydrate intake leads to insulin resistance, a condition where cells lose sensitivity to insulin. This results in elevated insulin levels, causing fatigue and cravings after meals due to impaired glucose uptake. Jockers highlights that insulin resistance not only affects energy levels but also promotes fat storage and inflammation, contributing to various health issues 1.

When we produce too much insulin, there's a lot of things that take place in our body. It drives up inflammation. It causes fat storage.

--- David Jockers

He emphasizes the importance of recognizing these signs to manage carbohydrate consumption effectively 2.

   

Inflammation Effects

Elevated insulin levels can lead to increased inflammation and abnormal growth in the body, according to David Jockers. He notes that insulin acts as a building hormone, promoting fat storage and cellular growth, which can result in skin issues like acne and skin tags 3.

We think about growth in our skin, growth, abnormal growth in different areas of our body. Obviously, that can cause a lot of unwanted health problems.

--- David Jockers

These skin problems are often linked to insulin resistance and excessive carbohydrate consumption, highlighting the need for balanced dietary habits 1.

   

Hormonal Imbalance

David Jockers discusses how high insulin levels from excessive carbohydrate intake can disrupt hormonal balance. In men, elevated insulin increases aromatase activity, converting testosterone to estrogen, leading to issues like low libido and mood disorders 4.

When insulin's elevated for a man, it will actually increase something called aromatase, which is an enzyme that takes testosterone and converts it into estrogen.

--- David Jockers

For women, it can cause conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis, driven by hormonal imbalances due to insulin resistance 1.