About The Guest(s):
 Dr. Christian Middelthon is a licensed chiropractor and national board-certified health and wellness coach. He is the host of the Viking Health Podcast and the founder of Viking Health, a company that provides science-based and research-driven weight loss and wellness services.

 
In this episode of the Viking Health Podcast, Dr. Christian Middelthon discusses the three prerequisites for the body to effectively burn fat for energy. He explains how glucose is converted into fat and stored in fat cells, and how insulin plays a role in this process. Dr. Middelthon emphasizes the importance of resting the pancreas and allowing insulin levels to come down in order for lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fat, to be released. He also highlights the benefits of drinking plenty of water and the role it plays in maintaining a normal or higher metabolism.

Key Takeaways:
- The body needs three conditions to effectively burn fat for energy: a fuel source (glucose), oxygen, and a spark (lipase).
- Insulin is a hormone that allows glucose to enter cells and be used for energy. High insulin levels prevent the release of lipase and trap free fatty acids in fat cells.
- Lipase is released when insulin levels come down, allowing free fatty acids to be broken down and used as an alternative fuel source.
- Drinking plenty of water helps maintain a normal or higher metabolism, aids in flushing out toxins, and improves skin elasticity.

Quotes:
- "Insulin is an energy transporting and fat-storing hormone." - Dr. Christian Middelthon
- "These free fatty acids are stored inside our fat cells, which act like little fuel tanks." - Dr. Christian Middelthon
- "Lipase can only be released by the pancreas when insulin is down." - Dr. Christian Middelthon

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