Feeling Hungry All the Time? Blood sugar dips after food may be the cause

Key findings of the study were:

• Among participants who were eating each of the standardized meals, the researchers found that the average postprandial glucose dip at 2–3 hr relative to baseline level predicted an Increase in hunger at 2–3 hr,

♦ Shorter time until next meal,

♦ Greater energy intake at 3–4 hr and

♦ Greater energy intake at 24 hr.

• They noted that the results were directionally consistent in the US validation cohort.

The authors concluded, "These data provide a quantitative assessment of the relevance of postprandial glycaemia in appetite and energy intake modulation."

Tim Spector, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at the School of Life Course Sciences, further added, "Food is complex and humans are complicated, but our research is finally starting to open up the black box between diet and health. We're excited to have been able to turn this cutting-edge science into an at-home nutrition and microbiome test so that everyone has the opportunity to discover their unique responses to food to best support their metabolism and gut health."

For further information:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s42255-021-00383-x