The hormone insulin
- It is produced in the pancreas.
- It is stimulated by the excess of energy-providing nutrients.
- It lowers blood sugar.
- It stores glucose as glycogen.
- It promotes fat storage, especially around the waist.
- It blocks fat burning.
The hormone glucagon
- It is produced in the pancreas.
- It is stimulated by protein intake.
- It raises blood sugar levels.
- It mobilizes glucose from glycogen.
- It blocks fat storage, especially around the waist.