Concurrent Beet Juice and Carbohydrate Ingestion: Influence on Glucose Tolerance in Obese and Nonobese Adults

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Inhibition of oral bacteria nitrate reductase activity with mouthwash did not affect blood glucose or insulin concentrations following consumption of water plus glucose (); insulin sensitivity, as represented by the Matsuda Index, was unaffected (). Glucose and insulin: data are mean and standard error. Matsuda Index: lines represent individual responses; stand-alone circles represent mean values.

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