An oily fish diet increases insulin sensitivity compared to a red meat diet in young iron-deficient women
Authors: Santiago Navas-Carretero, et al.
Spanish National Research Council
Journal: British Journal of Nutrition, August 2009
Summary: Researchers followed 25 young iron-deficient women to compare how two diets one rich in oily fish, the other rich in red meat affect several factors linked to type 2 diabetes.Insulin levels were nearly 20 percent lower with the oily fish diet than with the red meat diet. High insulin levels are often related to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.Iron status was similar in both groups, suggesting oily fish is a source of iron that may have additional insulin sensitivity benefits.