Charles Poliquin's Biosignature Modulation - What Your Body Fat Tells You About Your Hormone Profile

Insulin Sites

Sub-scapular and Supra-iliac

The islet cells of the pancreas, an organ that sits behind the stomach, produce insulin. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas in response to elevated blood sugar levels from ingestion of carbohydrates (sugars). Insulin, with the help of receptor cells in the body, absorbs sugar from the blood stream into the inside of the cell. The sub-scapular and the supra-iliac measurements give you information about the subject’s insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity levels.

Located on the upper back near the shoulder blades, the sub-scapular site is the genetic marker for carbohydrate intolerance. It is most closely linked to heart disease, and is a reflection of the subject’s ability to manage sugar.

The supra iliac, or love handle site, reflects the amount of insulin that the subject produces, as well as their sensitivity to it. It is closely related to environmental carbohydrates, or those carbohydrates taken in through the diet.

Thyroid Site

Mid-axillary

The thyroid gland, located in the neck below the Adams apple, is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. The function of the thyroid is to secrete hormones (T3 and T4), which control metabolic pathways and thereby control various physiological functions. It regulates the rate of energy production and conversion of energy from food into muscular energy and body heat.

The mid-axillary site is located midway between the crest of the ilium and the “hole” created by the armpit. Its’ value tells you whether the thyroid is functioning normally. Lower skin fold values of the mid-axillary site indicate better thyroid function. If the skin fold value is high at this site, the subject should be screened for heavy metals or plastics.

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