title: Whole grain intake and insulin sensitivity: evidence from observational studies.
abstract: Observational studies have found that diets rich in whole-grain foods are associated with improved insulin sensitivity. The improved insulin sensitivity may be mediated in part by magnesium and dietary fiber, two nutrients found in whole-grain foods. By incorporating whole-grain foods into the diet, therefore, insulin sensitivity might be improved.
authors.affiliation: Nutritional Epidemiology Program, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center, Tufts University, 711 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
authors.forename: Nicola M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: McKeown
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism; D002523:Edible Grain; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000378:metabolism*; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D008274:Magnesium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D004043:Dietary Fiber; D007328:Insulin; D008274:Magnesium