Micronutrients & recovery
Deficiencies in trace elements (specifically magnesium, zinc, chromium, and selenium) are associated with impaired glucose metabolism and insulin resistance, while supplementation or restoration of these levels can improve insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance.
If you have insulin resistance or Type 2 Diabetes, ensure your intake of magnesium, zinc, chromium, and selenium is adequate. While whole foods are preferred, clinical evidence suggests that correcting specific deficiencies in these trace elements can help improve insulin sensitivity and glucose control, particularly when standard dietary intake is insufficient due to metabolic demands or soil depletion.
Overall this review validates that trace element deficiencies may directly or indirectly be associated with oxidative stress that ultimately precedes to insulin resistance or diabetes.
Why this rating
The paper is a review of observational, cohort, and some RCT studies; results are mixed (e.g., selenium shows conflicting associations), preventing a high rating for universal applicability.
Source
Role of Minerals and Trace Elements in Diabetes and Insulin Resistance
Pallavi Dubey et al. · Nutrients · 2020
DOI 10.3390/nu12061864
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