The Claim
Among Australian adults of European ancestry, McAuley’s insulin sensitivity index and triglyceride-to-glucose ratio are negatively associated with resting energy expenditure, indicating that higher insulin sensitivity is associated with lower resting energy expenditure.
What the research says
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In Australians with European roots, people whose bodies use insulin more efficiently tend to burn fewer calories while at rest — like their bodies are on a lower energy setting when they're not moving.
See the scientific wording
Among Australian adults of European ancestry, McAuley’s insulin sensitivity index and triglyceride-to-glucose ratio are negatively associated with resting energy expenditure, suggesting that greater insulin sensitivity is linked to lower energy expenditure at rest.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that people who are more sensitive to insulin (their bodies use it well) tend to burn fewer calories while resting — which is exactly what the claim says.
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