JAMA May 2002 PMID 11988062

The glycemic index: physiological mechanisms relating to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

David S Ludwig

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Several discussions show enthusiasm for the article, with users citing it as a foundational scientific resource, such as Ludwigs’ 2002 review connecting GI to metabolic health. The tone varies from supportive to skeptical, with some conversations referencing broader debates on diet and health, indicating both interest and critical engagement.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the article and support its emphasis on physiological mechanisms relating to obesity and metabolic diseases.

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Participants express a moderate level of engagement, referencing studies and concepts like insulin and glycemic response, indicating deeper thinking.

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The discussions suggest that the article influences ongoing debates about diet, metabolism, and health strategies, though some are cautious about overestimating its effects.

Abstract in brief

  • The glycemic index (GI) was introduced in 1981 as a way to classify carbohydrate-rich foods based on how they affect blood sugar levels, and it has since been widely studied and discussed in both scientific and popular contexts.
  • The clinical importance of the GI is still debated, with ongoing research exploring its connection to health conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
  • This review aims to analyze the physiological effects of GI and how these effects might be relevant in preventing and managing such health issues.]

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Dr. David Ludwig
@davidludwigmd · X

@JohnSpeakman4 @gfj1979 @BenBikmanPhD @JimJohnsonSci Let's make this easy, John. Links to some of our articles considering insulin relative to glucagon for fat storage: https://t.co/lsX68yIsPI https://t.co/YAiK1iQEk1 https://t.co/xDosEmFSFv https://t.co/5Xsdqy3xeM https://t.co/SNtThjPbPd https://t.co/z3LVoJEiwl A handy collage

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RT @davidludwigmd: @JohnSpeakman4 @gfj1979 @BenBikmanPhD @JimJohnsonSci Let's make this easy, John. Links to some of our articles consideri…

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The Fasting Method
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Jul 2, 2020 · 18,166 followers View post →
Nicola Marino
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Dr Daniel Valencia Torres
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IberianCitizen
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@SacharczukPawel @luki_983 @tucholski_marek Przykład : Ludwig, D. S. (2002). The glycemic index: physiological mechanisms relating to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

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Nicola Marino
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Agingdoc
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The glycemic index: physiological mechanisms relating to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (2002) https://t.co/AS3ga6889b @davidludwigmd @JAMANetwork @JAMA_current

Sep 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 43,819 followers View post →
Simon Dankel
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RT @davidludwigmd: @JohnSpeakman4 @gfj1979 @BenBikmanPhD @JimJohnsonSci Let's make this easy, John. Links to some of our articles consideri…

May 1, 2021 · 5 shares · 759 followers View post →
The Fasting Method
@FastingMethod · X

@BioLayne @drjasonfung Not running away, simply celebrating our National Holiday yesterday. No need to be so antagonistic given the state of the world right now. Here are some citations: https://t.co/vt3KRBgSJy https://t.co/0pGNjFGruE https://t.co/ggfbrKg5r6

Jul 2, 2020 · 18,166 followers View post →
Boris Dufournet MD
@BDufournet · X

RT @davidludwigmd: @JohnSpeakman4 @gfj1979 @BenBikmanPhD @JimJohnsonSci Let's make this easy, John. Links to some of our articles consideri…

Mar 3, 2020 · 5 shares · 355 followers View post →
Ellen Wetherill
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DoctorTro
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RT @davidludwigmd: @JohnSpeakman4 @gfj1979 @BenBikmanPhD @JimJohnsonSci Let's make this easy, John. Links to some of our articles consideri…

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Peter Voshol
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RT @davidludwigmd: @JohnSpeakman4 @gfj1979 @BenBikmanPhD @JimJohnsonSci Let's make this easy, John. Links to some of our articles consideri…

Mar 3, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,887 followers View post →
Dr. David Ludwig
@davidludwigmd · X

@JohnSpeakman4 @gfj1979 @BenBikmanPhD @JimJohnsonSci Let's make this easy, John. Links to some of our articles considering insulin relative to glucagon for fat storage: https://t.co/lsX68yIsPI https://t.co/YAiK1iQEk1 https://t.co/xDosEmFSFv https://t.co/5Xsdqy3xeM https://t.co/SNtThjPbPd https://t.co/z3LVoJEiwl A handy collage

Mar 3, 2020 · 20 likes · 5 shares · 43,687 followers View post →