Caffeine and insulin response

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Bob - 19 Apr 2008 13:20 GMT

I know that Atkins thought that caffeine causes an insulin response.
However, I also thought that hypothesis was studied and was refuted. On
the other hand, I found this study, which implies that caffeine increases
insulin resistance. Anyone know if this issue has been resolved one way
or the other?

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11478588

I ask because after reading Good Calories, Bad Calories, I'm going to
renew my commitment to a low carb lifestyle. I just want to know if I
need to quit coffee to help this process.

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John - 19 Apr 2008 15:18 GMT

> I know that Atkins thought that caffeine causes an insulin response.
> However, I also thought that hypothesis was studied and was refuted. On
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> Bob in CT

This suggests coffee and caffiene prevent diabetes, which
I would imagine means caffiene has something to do with insulin.

http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040117/food.asp

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Marengo - 19 Apr 2008 15:29 GMT

>I know that Atkins thought that caffeine causes an insulin response.
>However, I also thought that hypothesis was studied and was refuted. On
>the other hand, I found this study, which implies that caffeine increases
>insulin resistance. Anyone know if this issue has been resolved one way
>or the other?

All I can say is that it's been resolved for me ... I switched to
decaf years ago.

You're addicted to a powerful drug. Quitting caffeine is exactly like
quitting any other hard-core drug. You go through withdrawal and
miserable cravings for a while, then once you're "clean" and the
dependency is over, your body returns to its normal state and you no
longer need the psychological and physical "fix." You don't miss it
and wonder how you were ever a slave to an invisible ingredient.
---
Peter
270/217/180

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Mark Filice - 21 Apr 2008 20:51 GMT

I've been LCing since August 2007. I didn't follow the Atkins program, just cut
out all the white stuff (potatoes, rice, pasta, breads, etc). No beer or fruit
juices, either. My waist has dropped over 4", which has caused me to make
monthly trips to the clothing store to buy more pants that fit.

My blood panels and glucose numbers have improved tremendously and my doctor is
very happy with the results.

I've continued to drink coffee (black--no additives). The jury on coffee
consumption is still deciding whether or not it is good for us. I've been
drinking the stuff for over 35 years--and I enjoy a good cup of coffee.

I don't see myself dropping coffee from my daily routine anytime soon.

Mark
280/225/200

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