What is insulin?ΒΆ
Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas.
Note
A peptide hormone is a small protein made by the body that travels through the blood to send signals and control various functions, such as growth, metabolism, and mood.
Its primary role is to facilitate the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream into cells, allowing the body to store and use energy.
Insulin also regulates fat storage and influences many other important metabolic processes.
Without adequate insulin action, blood glucose rises, leading to a range of metabolic problems.
Important
Insulin affects most cell of the human body and has wide-ranging systemic effects on multiple physiological processes.