Predisposition to insulin resistance and obesity due to staple consumption of rice: Amylose content versus germination status.

Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder with established, well-defined precursors. Obesity and insulin resistance are amongst most important factors in predisposition to diabetes. Rice is a staple for about half the global population and its consumption has been strongly linked with diabetogenesis....

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Main Authors: Bilyaminu Abubakar, Norhasnida Zawawi, Abdul Rahman Omar, Maznah Ismail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5519073?pdf=render