Fix Your Liver, Fix Insulin Resistance (Without Cutting Carbs)

Thomas DeLauer
Thomas DeLauerMar 19, 2026

Why It Matters

These practical, low‑cost strategies offer ways to improve insulin sensitivity and glycemic control without strict carb cutting, with implications for preventing or managing type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. Implementing exercise timing and post‑workout nutrition changes could yield outsized metabolic benefits for at‑risk populations.

Summary

The video argues that improving liver health is a fast route to reversing insulin resistance, noting strong overlap between non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic dysfunction and recommending interventions such as milk thistle, regular exercise, reduced alcohol, and higher omega‑3 intake. It highlights new evidence that fasted exercise—even during a calorie surplus—can prevent weight gain and boost markers tied to glucose uptake (GLUT4, AMPK, CD36). Crucially, the presenter advises post‑workout nutrition strategy: consume protein immediately but delay carbohydrate intake 30–60 minutes to preserve exercise‑induced improvements in insulin sensitivity. Additional tactics include eating cooled (retrograded) starches to lower glycemic impact and using spices like turmeric and ginger, which animal and early human studies suggest may improve glucose and lipid metabolism.

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Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Liver Health Essentials
1:29 - 54% off Create's Creatine Gummies & Stick Packs
2:14 - Fasted Exercise
4:01 - Properly Break Your Fast
5:20 - Cool Down Carbs After Cooking Them (resistant starch)
6:16 - Spice Up Your Life

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