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Functions

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Insulin has profound effects on the metabolism of:

  • carbohydrates:
    • promotes glycogen formation
    • inhibits glycogenolysis
    • accelerates glucose uptake into muscle and adipose tissue
    • lowers blood glucose levels

  • fats:
    • promotes triglyceride synthesis
    • inhibits lipolysis and ketogenesis

  • protein:
    • promotes protein synthesis

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