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    2011

    Effect of a brown seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum and Fucus vesiculosus) extract on postprandial glycemia: a randomised controlled trial

    Paradis ME, Couture P, Lamarche B

    Published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism

    Methodology

    Randomised double-blind placebo-controlled crossover trial of a brown seaweed polyphenol extract before a carbohydrate load in healthy adults

    Key Findings

    The seaweed extract significantly reduced postprandial insulin response and improved insulin sensitivity index, without changing postprandial glucose significantly.

    Conclusions

    Brown seaweed extract modestly blunts insulin response to a carbohydrate load.

    Limitations

    Acute single-meal design; healthy participants; surrogate endpoints.

    Supplements Studied

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    The seaweed extract significantly reduced postprandial insulin response and improved insulin sensitivity index, without changing postprandial glucose significantly.

    Outcomes Measured

    The seaweed extract significantly reduced postprandial insulin response and improved insulin sensitivity index, without changing postprandial glucose significantly.

    The seaweed extract significantly reduced postprandial insulin response and improved insulin sensitivity index, without changing postprandial glucose significantly.

    The seaweed extract significantly reduced postprandial insulin response and improved insulin sensitivity index, without changing postprandial glucose significantly.

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    Study Details

    Year:2011
    Sample Size:23
    Duration:1 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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