Rolled or Steel Cut?

[KIAN]

I was under the impression protein increases glucagon levels, that was the premise of the cut cycle I just performed ...

Although a well known diet called "The Zone by Barry Sears" claims that protein has a direct effect in increasing glucagon levels, I believe that Glucagon would be more dependant on lower blood sugar levels,

When you consume carbs they are broken down and stored as glycogen in the liver and in muscle tissues. When you exercise, this glycogen is then converted to glucose as a source of quick release energy.

The levels of glucose in the blood are monitored by the pancreas. When the concentration of glucose falls due to exercise, for example, the pancreas releases more glucagon.

Glucagon is a hormone which will then stimulate the liver to convert glycogen to glucose and raise your blood sugar levels.

If your blood sugar levels raise due to eating then the pancrease starts to secrete more insulin. The insulin regulates carbohydrate metabolism as well as fat (some) and protein metabolism.

As long as you don't have any documented health concerns then I would just put it all down to you being a lazy bastard, lol.


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