The insulinogenic effect of whey protein is partially mediated by a direct effect of amino acids and GIP on β-cells.
BACKGROUND: Whey protein increases postprandial serum insulin levels. This has been associated with increased serum levels of leucine, isoleucine, valine, lysine, threonine and the incretin hormone glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). We have examined the effects of these putative med...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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