"c By eliciting glucagon secretion, protein tends to balance carbohydrate from a metabolic perspective. However, large amounts of protein can also raise insulin secretion. Preliminary evidence suggests plant proteins stimulate less insulin, and may have a lesser anabolic effect, than animal proteins.
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The study he based this information on isn't what I expected...
"46. Sanchez A, Hubbard RW. Plasma amino acids and the insulin/glucagon ratio as an explanation for the dietary protein modulation of atherosclerosis.
Med Hypotheses. 1991;36(1):27-32."
I like much of Ludwig's dietary recommendations, but have a problem with the above. I've been gradually increasing my protein intake. After listening to a lot of lectures and interviews with Ted Naiman, M.D., I more recently bumped up my protein intake to 92 g a day. I feel better, my glucose readings are lower and more stable now. Could be a fluke, but time will tell. Will try to get a fasting insulin test done to see where I am right now.