5. Conclusions
overweight, weight loss, weight reduction
INSULIN SENSITIVITY
Simply exchanging a common insulinogenic bread for a low-insulin-stimulating bread demonstrates potential to induce weight loss in overweight persons. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first triple-blind randomised controlled trial comparing two different bread types, with contrasting insulin-releasing effects, for an influence on weight development over 3 months, in a study population used to daily consumption of bread. Whether the effects of exchanging the bread type for body weight reduction additionally impact insulin sensitivity or can be extended to other common dietary components with insulin-stimulating properties requires further study. In summary, consumption of low-insulin-stimulating bread can be an effective and low-threshold entry into a lifestyle intervention for overweight people, especially those of older age.