The Claim
Healthy vegans have a higher baseline insulin sensitivity than omnivores, as measured by glucose infusion rate during hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps (9.6 ± 2.4 vs. 7.1 ± 2.4 mg/kg/min).
What the research says
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People who follow a long-term plant-based diet show higher insulin sensitivity than people who eat animal products, as measured by how efficiently their bodies use glucose during a controlled metabolic test.
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Healthy vegans exhibit higher baseline insulin sensitivity than omnivores, as measured by glucose infusion rate during hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps (9.6 ± 2.4 vs. 7.1 ± 2.4 mg/kg/min), suggesting long-term plant-based diets may enhance glucose disposal capacity.
People who eat only plants have less fat buildup in their muscles because their bodies store excess nutrients more efficiently in fat tissue. This keeps their muscle cells responsive to insulin, allowing glucose to enter easily and be used for energy. As a result, their bodies clear sugar from the blood more effectively than those who eat meat.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that people who eat only plants naturally process sugar better than meat-eaters, even before taking any supplements — their bodies respond more strongly to insulin. This difference was clearly measured and confirmed in the data.
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