|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Insulin
The hormone that drives incoming nutrients into cells for storage. Excess insulin is the primary pillar of aging.
|
|
|
|
Insulin Resistance
A condition in which the cells no longer respond well to insulin. As a result, the body secretes more insulin into the bloodstream in an effort to reduce blood glucose levels.
|
|
|
|
Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF)
The hormone released from the liver in response to growth hormone. IGF-1 is the hormone responsible for building muscle.
|
|
|
|
Interstitial Space
The space between the endothelial cells and target cells, such as the liver or the smooth muscle cells that line the vascular bed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|