Scientists find one of two matched meals spikes insulin more
Participants ate two meals with identical calories and macronutrients, but one caused a much bigger insulin response.
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What happened
Scientists served people two nearly identical meals and tracked their responses. One of the meals triggered a much larger insulin response than the other. The researchers said they were shocked by the result.
Why it matters
The findings indicate that ultra-processed food affects brain activity linked to rewards, as well as metabolism.
Coverage
- People Ate 2 Meals With The Same Calories And Macros. Scientists Watched As 1 Spiked Their Insulin Much More (iflscience.com)
- Scientists Gave People 2 Nearly Identical Meals. One Triggered Much More Insulin. (sciencealert.com)
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