Open AccessThe Malnutrition of Obesity: Micronutrient Deficiencies That Promote Diabetes
Author(s) -
Michael A. Via
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
isrn endocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2090-4649
pISSN - 2090-4630
DOI - 10.5402/2012/103472
Subject(s) - micronutrient , malnutrition , diabetes mellitus , obesity , medicine , micronutrient deficiency , environmental health , population , endocrinology , pathology
Obesity and diabetes are increasing in prevalence worldwide. Despite excessive dietary consumption, obese individuals have high rates of micronutrient deficiencies. Deficiencies of specific vitamins and minerals that play important roles in glucose metabolism and insulin signaling pathways may contribute to the development of diabetes in the obese population. This paper reviews the current evidence supporting this hypothesis.
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