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Title

The Effects of a High Carbohydrate vs. High Fat Pre-Fast Meal on Incretin Hormone Secretion: A Randomized Crossover Study

Authors

Parker Graves, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Landon S. Deru, Brigham Young University - Provo
Bruce Bailey, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

Fasting, Incretin Secretion, Insulin Sensitivity

Abstract

Chronic illness such as strokes, heart disease and diabetes all rank among the leading causes of death in the United States. Recently, fasting has gained popularity as a means of prevention from chronic illness through weight loss and other health benefits. Fasting produces multiple beneficial physiological responses that have been shown to aid in chronic disease prevention, one of which is observed by the release of incretin hormones such as glucosedependent insulin tropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). These incretin hormones are released by the gut to augment the secretion of insulin to regulate postprandial glucose levels. During a fast the decrease in incretin hormones, and resultant insulin levels can aid the body to regain insulin sensitivity. This can lead to more effective blood glucose management and chronic illness prevention.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Graves, Parker; Deru, Landon S.; and Bailey, Bruce, "The Effects of a High Carbohydrate vs. High Fat Pre-Fast Meal on Incretin Hormone Secretion: A Randomized Crossover Study" (2023). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2023. 8.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2023/8

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2023-03-03

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Exercise Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Junior

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