The metabolic consequences of never letting insulin fall.
What the evidence says
- Fasting allows insulin to fall; low insulin shifts body to burning stored fat1
- Body never enters fat-burning mode — requires 6-24 hours for post-absorptive phase1
- Hyperinsulinemia may be primary (cause) rather than secondary (effect) in obesity2
- Elevated insulin increases hunger, heightened perceived pleasantness of sweet taste, and increased food intake3
- Time-restricted feeding (8-12 hour eating window) triggers metabolic benefits even without caloric restriction4
- Even "healthy" snacks trigger insulin — timing matters as much as content1