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Insulin: every measured intervention

Ranked only against the same measurement, in the same unit. See the positive, neutral, opposite-direction and still-collecting evidence before deciding what is worth your own test.

Phoenix APOE4 Research · Reviewed by Kevin Tran, APOE4/4 carrier and founder · Data through 2026-08-23 · How to read this research

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Observational research: real APOE4 carriers tracked over time, each compared with their own earlier self. Members chose their interventions, with no randomisation or placebo group. Everything else they changed is shown beside each result.

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The Phoenix Beat the Odds Study

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476
Phoenix members
30,737
Biomarker readings
139
Members with 2+ blood draws
176
Intervention signals

Data through 2026-08-23

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Questions about Insulin

What can improve Insulin for APOE4 carriers?

For APOE4 carriers, Phoenix has published positive evidence for Berberine, Metformin, and Tirzepatide against Insulin. Member #EFF528's Insulin moved from 2.3 to 2.1 uIU/mL in 207 days. Member #15000A lowered fasting insulin from 12.6 to 6.5 uIU/mL in 162 days on metformin and tirzepatide, both undated. Member #6FAEFA's Insulin moved from 6.3 to 4.2 uIU/mL in 70 days.

What has Phoenix measured against Insulin?

Phoenix has measured 3 interventions against Insulin: 3 positive. See the table below.

Every intervention measured against Insulin

Interventions measured against Insulin
InterventionWhat we observedEvidence status
BerberineMember #EFF528's Insulin moved from 2.3 to 2.1 uIU/mL in 207 days.Positive individual result
MetforminMember #15000A lowered fasting insulin from 12.6 to 6.5 uIU/mL in 162 days on metformin and tirzepatide, both undated.Positive individual result
TirzepatideMember #6FAEFA's Insulin moved from 6.3 to 4.2 uIU/mL in 70 days.Positive individual result

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