Research
Hormonal
Twins on the vegan diet had a significant mean decrease in fasting insulin level of -2.9 μIU/mL after 8 weeks.
Clinicians may consider a vegan diet to improve insulin sensitivity in patients.
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Twins randomized to the vegan diet experienced significant mean (SD) decreases in fasting insulin level (-2.9 [1.3] μIU/mL; 95% CI, -5.3 to -0.4 μIU/mL).
Why this rating
Based on the randomized clinical trial design.
Source
Cardiometabolic Effects of Omnivorous vs Vegan Diets in Identical Twins
Matthew J. Landry et al. · JAMA Network Open · 2023
rct · n=44Cited 90×
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