Replacing Animal Protein with Plant Protein is Good for Diabetes! -

Diets replacing animal with plant protein at ~35% of total protein per day significantly lowered HbA_1c , fasting blood sugar, and fasting insulin levels.This meta-analysis pooled data from 13 randomized controlled trials. Plant protein has more fiber, more nutrient density and less fat which all help with glucose control.

“Effect of Replacing Animal Protein with Plant Protein on Glycemic Control in Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.” Nutrients. 2015 Dec 1;7(12):9804-24. Dr. John L. Sievenpiper, Toronto 3D Knowledge Synthesis and Clinical Trials Unit, Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor Modification Center, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON M5C 2T2, Canada john.sievenpiper@utoronto.ca

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