Can insulin cause fat gain in a caloric deficit?
No, insulin does not create fat from nothing. In a caloric deficit, even if insulin levels are elevated due to carbohydrate intake, there is insufficient caloric substrate for lipogenesis, meaning fat gain is unlikely.
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