Glucagon Triggers Ketosis, Insulin Blocks It

Glucagon opposes insulin. Find out more about this interesting fat-burning hormone. 

Timestamps:
0:00 Glucagon 
0:13 What is glucagon? 
0:23 Glucagon and ketosis
1:11 Insulin vs. glucagon 
3:37 What will inhibit glucagon? 

I’ve created a lot of videos on insulin, blood sugar, and diabetes. But, there is another hormone that works with insulin that I haven’t talked much about. It’s called glucagon. 

Glucagon is a hormone that opposes insulin. Glucagon turns the switch on for ketosis (the state of fat burning). Insulin turns the switch off. Insulin blocks ketosis. 

Glucagon releases stored sugar. Stored sugar is called glycogen. Glucagon will release glycogen into glucose and will turn fat into ketones. Insulin will store glucose as glycogen and as fat. 

Insulin lowers sugar in the blood, but glucagon raises it. Glucagon is a counter hormone to insulin. 

Let’s say you have too much insulin and it shoves your blood sugar way down, so you get hypoglycemia. Normally, glucagon is supposed to kick in and counter that. Glucagon is a fat-burning hormone that helps keep the blood sugar where it needs to be. 

Insulin is a dominating hormone. In the presence of insulin, glucagon will be lowered. Insulin knocks you out of ketosis, but glucagon actually puts you into ketosis. 

Insulin is triggered by carbohydrates, protein, and eating. Glucagon is triggered by protein, vigorous exercise, adrenaline, GIP, and fasting. 

High sugar in the diet and insulin will both inhibit glucagon. 
 
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand glucagon.

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[benpar]

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[sandiesewcrafty]

Thank you so much! This is what I was trying to explain to my doctor. That when I fast and cut carbs my sugar goes up at first BUT then it comes down, stays down and weight comes off. THEN the diabetes resolves itself...I am looking for long term health NOT a momentary blood sugar fix caused by insulin. Which ultimately will make me gain weight and progress the diabetes further. NOW I have the terminology to have a functional conversation with my doctor. THANK YOU !

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[saltrock]

Perfect subject at a perfect time. I eat more protein(~140grams/day w/meats, eggs, fish) due to weight lifting to work on adding muscle and I was worried about it causing me to lose ketones. Not the case and now I know why so I’m relieved. I check blood ketones/glucose daily and all is well. Thanks Doc!

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