FOOD20003 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar, Insulin
21 Jul 2019
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Large amounts of insulin secreted but cellular receptor function is faulty. Cells fail to respond to the insulin + take up glucose as they should. **short term keto type diets work (low carb) Gi is measured by feeding food to ppl and measuring the ratio b/w the 2 areas of the curve. Estimated 10 trillion bacteria live in gi tract. Flora or microflora assist digesting some fibre and protein. Probiotics are bacteria found in the foods such as yoghurt, that can be beneficial to health. Prebiotics are certain chemical compounds, not absorbed but used as food by intestinal bacteria. Helping to alleviate diarrhoea or constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, allergies and lactose intolerance. Enhancing immune function and protecting against colon cancer. Bacteria in gut produce small amount of vitamin k. Hormonal system and nervous system coordinate all digestive and absorptive processes. Stimulates or inhibits secretions with hormones and nerve pathway "feedback mechanisms"
