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Micronutrients & recovery
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) from olive oil, nuts, and seeds improve glycemic control and insulin sensitivity by stimulating GLP-1 secretion and reducing adipose inflammation.
Replace saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fats from olive oil, nuts, and seeds. This substitution can significantly reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes and improve insulin sensitivity, provided total fat intake remains moderate (below 37% of energy).
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PUFAs may ameliorate the adipose tissue’s inflammatory responses... PUFAs can bind and stimulate G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)... thereby leading to increased secretion of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormone
Why this rating
Supported by animal models and meta-analyses cited.
Source
Mediterranean Diet Nutrients to Turn the Tide against Insulin Resistance and Related Diseases
Maria Mirabelli et al. · Nutrients · 2020
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