Insulin resistance is usually blamed on a poor diet - simple carbohydrates, too much omega-6 fats, etc. However, I have been finding other influences. This study looks at Vitamin D status and insulin resistance. It shows that subjects with low Vitamin D levels were more likely to have insulin reistance.
This study follows up and reviews the subject. It admits that the causation is not clear: is it low Vitamin D that leads to metabolic problems, or is it the reverse? More studies are needed.
Insulin resistance is usually blamed on a poor diet - simple carbohydrates, too much omega-6 fats, etc. However, I have been finding other influences. This study looks at Vitamin D status and insulin resistance. It shows that subjects with low Vitamin D levels were more likely to have insulin reistance.
This study follows up and reviews the subject. It admits that the causation is not clear: is it low Vitamin D that leads to metabolic problems, or is it the reverse? More studies are needed.