Diabetologia November 2015 PMID 26224101

Mechanisms through which a small protein and lipid preload improves glucose tolerance.

Domenico Tricò, Simona Baldi, Alberto Tulipani, Silvia Frascerra, Maria Paula Macedo, Andrea Mari, Ele Ferrannini, Andrea Natali

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Most discussions acknowledge the potential benefits of nutrient preloads in improving glucose regulation as described in the publication.

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A mixed protein and lipid preload (like parmesan cheese, boiled egg, and water) can reduce blood sugar spikes during a glucose tolerance test, with effects varying depending on whether individuals have normal, impaired, or diabetic glucose tolerance.
The preload improves glucose regulation mainly through slowing the appearance of glucose in the blood, enhancing pancreatic beta cell function, and decreasing insulin clearance, with only mild effects on gut hormones like GIP and GLP1.
These findings suggest that using nutrient preloads to stimulate natural body responses could be a promising way to help manage blood sugar levels, especially in early/type 2 diabetes stages.]

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