The OmniHeart Trial published in October 2012 suggests an alternative approach to improving insulin sensitivity by modifying the macronutrient composition.Micro nutrients are derived from an as grown whole foods diet.This study was a randomised, controlled study where 164 individuals were studied above the age of 30 with prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension all without diabetes.Three separate diets were examined to determine their effects on insulin sensitivity.Each diet was administered for 6 weeks. Weight was held constant throughout the course of the study.People above the age of 30 with prehypertension or stage 1 hypertension without diabetes were studied.The three separate diets were examined to determine their effects on insulin sensitivity, including a carbohydrate rich diet, a protein-rich diet, and an unsaturated fat-rich diet. Each diet was administered for 6 weeks, followed by a washout period of 2-4 weeks. Weight was held constant throughout the course of the study.
The unsaturated fat diet which consists of 37% kcals from unsaturated fat, similar to that of Mediterranean-style diet may offer an alternative to weight loss when trying to improve insulin sensitivity.
This study confirms previous studies that the consumption of a whole food, as grown diet is beneficial for improving insulin sensitivity.
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