Macro partitioning
Randomized clinical trials demonstrate that dietary interventions (specifically low-carbohydrate or high-fiber diets) and physical activity significantly improve insulin sensitivity in obese individuals.
To improve insulin sensitivity, prioritize limiting carbohydrate intake and increasing dietary fiber through whole grains, vegetables, and legumes. Combine this with regular physical activity, as these are the most prominent intervention strategies found in recent clinical trials for obesity and insulin resistance.
Several studies have shown that low-carbohydrate diets can result in increased insulin sensitivity in individuals who are obese. Limitation of carbohydrate intake has been shown to potentially contribute to regulating blood glucose levels and mitigating insulin resistance. Evidence suggests that diets high in fiber... are associated with increased insulin sensitivity.
Why this rating
This is a bibliometric analysis of RCTs, not a primary RCT itself; it aggregates evidence from 1077 RCTs, providing high-level overview but no specific effect sizes.
Source
Mapping the landscape of research on insulin resistance: a visualization analysis of randomized clinical trials
Sa’ed H. Zyoud · Journal of Health Population and Nutrition · 2024
DOI 10.1186/s41043-024-00497-4
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