The Claim
In overweight adults, consumption of lupin-enriched foods for 12 months is associated with a statistically significant reduction in fasting insulin concentrations by 1.3 mU/L and HOMA-IR scores by 0.7 units compared to control foods.
What the research says
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Overweight adults who ate lupin-enriched foods for 12 months had lower fasting insulin levels and lower HOMA-IR scores than those who ate control foods.
See the scientific wording
In overweight adults, consuming lupin-enriched foods for 12 months is associated with a statistically significant reduction in fasting insulin concentrations by 1.3 mU/L and HOMA-IR scores by 0.7 units compared to control foods, suggesting improved insulin sensitivity.
Lupin foods slow down how fast food leaves the stomach and how quickly sugar enters the blood. This means the pancreas doesn't have to release as much insulin after meals. Over time, the body's muscles and fat cells become better at responding to insulin, so less insulin is needed to keep blood sugar normal.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who ate foods made with lupin flour for a year had slightly lower insulin levels and better insulin response than those who didn’t, even though they lost the same amount of weight. This suggests lupin helped their bodies use insulin better.
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