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Social eating linked to lower blood sugar levels, study finds
A new study published in the journal Science Advances suggests that eating in the company of loved ones can have direct metabolic benefits, specifically by lowering blood sugar levels.
Researchers from Hebrew University and the Sheba Medical Center, including Shir Atzil, Monia Masalha, and Shai Fuchs, found that after consuming a standardized carbohydrate-based meal, participants in a social setting experienced lower glycemic peaks and a faster recovery of blood sugar levels compared to those eating alone. This phenomenon is referred to by experts as ‘social physiology,’ suggesting the human body regulates itself more efficiently in the presence of social partners.
The study's findings extend beyond glucose regulation; social proximity was also shown to improve thermoregulation during cold exposure and reduce stress responses in both adults and infants.
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Hebrew University · Monia Masalha · Science Advances · Sheba Medical Center · Shir Atzil
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Participants eating in a social setting showed lower glycemic peaks and faster recovery after a carbohydrate-based meal. quotidianodifoggia.it · lamilano.it · quotidianodibari.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The study was conducted by researchers from Hebrew University and Sheba Medical Center. quotidianodifoggia.it · lamilano.it · quotidianodibari.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Eating with a loved one can lower blood sugar levels. quotidianodifoggia.it · lamilano.it · quotidianodibari.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Social proximity reduced stress responses in both adults and infants. quotidianodifoggia.it · lamilano.it · quotidianodibari.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Social proximity improved thermoregulation during exposure to cold. quotidianodifoggia.it · lamilano.it · quotidianodibari.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The research was published in the journal Science Advances. quotidianodifoggia.it · lamilano.it · quotidianodibari.it