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Joshua P. Thaler and David E. Cummings
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Joshua P. Thaler: Endocrinology and Nutrition, Harborview Medical Center and VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 South Columbian Way, S-111-Endo, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98108, USA. davidec@u.washington.edu
David E. Cummings: Endocrinology and Nutrition, Harborview Medical Center and VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 South Columbian Way, S-111-Endo, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98108, USA. davidec@u.washington.edu

Nature, 2008, vol. 452, issue 7190, 941-942

Abstract: The gut prevents nutrient overload during a meal by promoting satiety and enhancing insulin secretion. New findings show that nutrients in the gut also activate a neural circuit that increases insulin sensitivity.

Date: 2008
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