causes the release of stored sugar and fat
the body with fuel in between meals when the stomach is empty. It is triggered into action by the presence of growth hormone. When activated, it causes the release of stored sugar and fat. Snacking in between meals mutes the fat burning effects of this hormone. When the liver is not in a healthy state, production and release of this hormone is affected. The pancreas is then required to produce and to release increased amounts of insulin which inhibits the body's ability to burn fat. Glucagon: Produced by the pancreas, this fat burning hormone is involved in the control of blood sugar when the levels drop which is generally in between meals. It works in concert with insulin to maintain stable levels of blood sugar. While insulin lowers blood sugar, glucagon increases the levels of blood sugar as needed. This is done by utilizing glycogen which is a long chain starch polymer of glucose moieties that is stored in the liver. It gets its fat burning designation because it also re