Insulin-sensitizing effects of dietary resistant starch and effects on skeletal muscle and adipose tissue metabolism.

BACKGROUND: Resistant starch may modulate insulin sensitivity, although the precise mechanism of this action is unknown. OBJECTIVE: We studied the effects of resistant starch on insulin sensitivity and tissue metabolism. DESIGN: We used a 4-wk supplementation period with 30 g resistant starch/d, co...

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Main Authors: Robertson, MD, Bickerton, A, Dennis, A, Vidal, H, Frayn, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005