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<blockquote data-quote="TheBigNewt" data-source="post: 1619046" data-attributes="member: 380756"><p>I think the OP is correct in considering the GI (glycemic index) of carbs. I don't see that referred to here all that much. But I find it useful. Glucose is the common molecule for energy, be it from carbs or protein. And insulin allows the glucose molecule to enter cells where it can be used for energy. Once in the cells it's no longer in the bloodstream/serum in high concentrations. IMO where the low carb craze came from was Type 2's. They have lots of (ineffective) insulin, and high carbs increases insulin secretion, increases hunger, and with it caloric intake and weight. We don't really have that problem. If we greatly reduce our insulin intake we'll lose weight in a real big hurry. And not in a good way either.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheBigNewt, post: 1619046, member: 380756"] I think the OP is correct in considering the GI (glycemic index) of carbs. I don't see that referred to here all that much. But I find it useful. Glucose is the common molecule for energy, be it from carbs or protein. And insulin allows the glucose molecule to enter cells where it can be used for energy. Once in the cells it's no longer in the bloodstream/serum in high concentrations. IMO where the low carb craze came from was Type 2's. They have lots of (ineffective) insulin, and high carbs increases insulin secretion, increases hunger, and with it caloric intake and weight. We don't really have that problem. If we greatly reduce our insulin intake we'll lose weight in a real big hurry. And not in a good way either. [/QUOTE]
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