Video Title: The Only Coffee that Improves Insulin Resistance (and stops fat storage)
Channel: Thomas DeLauer
Speakers: Thomas DeLauer
Duration: 00:07:10
Overview
This video explains how coffee, particularly decaf, can positively impact insulin resistance and fat storage. It discusses the role of caffeine versus polyphenols in coffee and suggests strategies for consuming coffee to maximize its benefits.
Key takeaways
Caffeine's Dual Role: While caffeine can stimulate a fight-or-flight response, elevate cortisol, and liberate stored glycogen, it also aids in fatty acid utilization and fat mobilization.
Decaf Coffee's Benefits: Decaf coffee shows significant benefits for insulin resistance and sensitivity, potentially by lowering glucose and insulin levels, and also by reducing liver mTOR.
Polyphenols are Key: Coffee polyphenols, even from decaf, help lower glucose and insulin spikes after consuming carbohydrates. Coffee is a major source of daily polyphenol intake for many people.
Reducing Fat Storage: Decaf coffee can suppress lipogenic enzymes, such as fatty acid synthase, which reduces the body's ability to synthesize new fat from consumed fatty acids.
Strategic Coffee Consumption: To maximize benefits, it's advised to have a cup of coffee with caffeine, but then switch to decaf or half-caf throughout the day to reduce caffeine's counteracting effects on polyphenol benefits. Supplementing with antioxidant-rich juices can also be beneficial.
