Can a Low-Carb Diet Help Close Racial Gaps in Obesity?
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Some racial and ethnic groups, including Black individuals, tend to produce more insulin in response to high-carb meals. This may increase the risk of obesity and diseases related to insulin resistance.
A new clinical study suggests that Black women who are high insulin producers benefit significantly from a low-carbohydrate diet.
For people at high risk of insulin-related obesity, reducing carbs—rather than just calories—may be key to reducing health disparities.