Conclusions Whole flaxseed , but not flaxseed oil and lignan extract , has significant effects on improving glycemic control .
Context The results of human clinical trials investigating the effects of flaxseed on glucose control and insulin sensitivity are inconsistent .
Objective The present study aim ed to systematic ally review and analyze r and omized controlled trials assessing the effects of flaxseed consumption on glycemic control .
Effect of Protein Ingestion on the Glucose and Insulin Response to a Standardized Oral Glucose Load
Type II diabetic subjects were given 50 g protein , 50 g glucose , or 50 g glucose with 50 g protein as a single meal in r and om sequence . The plasma glucose and insulin response was determined over the subsequent 5 h. The plasma glucose area above the baseline following a glucose meal was reduced 34 % when protein was given with the glucose . When protein was given alone , the glucose concentration remained stable for 2 h and then declined . The insulin area following glucose was only modestly greater than with a protein meal ( 97 ± 35 , 83 ± 19 µU · h/ml , respectively ) . When glucose was given with protein , the mean insulin area was considerably greater than when glucose or protein was given alone ( 247 ± 33 µU · h/ml ) . When various amounts of protein were given with 50 g glucose , the insulin area response was essentially first order . Subsequently , subjects were given 50 g glucose or 50 g glucose with 50 g protein as two meals 4 h apart in r and om sequence . The insulin areas were not significantly different for each meal but were higher when protein + glucose was given . After the second glucose meal the plasma glucose area was 33 % less than after the first meal . Following the second glucose + protein meal the plasma glucose area was markedly reduced , being only 7 % as large as after the first meal . These data indicate that protein given with glucose will increase insulin secretion and reduce the plasma glucose rise in at least some type II diabetic persons
Conclusions Whole flaxseed , but not flaxseed oil and lignan extract , has significant effects on improving glycemic control .
Context The results of human clinical trials investigating the effects of flaxseed on glucose control and insulin sensitivity are inconsistent .
Objective The present study aim ed to systematic ally review and analyze r and omized controlled trials assessing the effects of flaxseed consumption on glycemic control .