After eating the same meal, older people’s bodies release more insulin than younger people’s, which could mean their metabolism works differently as they age.
Scientific Claim
Older adults exhibit exaggerated postprandial insulin release after a 380 kcal meal compared to younger adults, which may reflect age-related metabolic changes.
Original Statement
“Advanced age determines a poorer ghrelin postprandial recuperation phase, a reduced CCK postprandial response, and an exaggerated postprandial insulin release.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
overstated
Study Design Support
Design cannot support claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The term 'determines' implies causation, which is unsupported by the observational design. The claim must be softened to reflect association only.
More Accurate Statement
“Older adults exhibit exaggerated postprandial insulin release after a 380 kcal meal compared to younger adults, which is associated with advanced age.”
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Effect of age and frailty on ghrelin and cholecystokinin responses to a meal test.
Older people’s bodies release more insulin after eating the same meal as younger people, which might be a sign their metabolism is changing with age.