Hi, first I'm French so I'm sorry if my English it's not perfect.
Dr Peat said that : "Insulin is important in the regulation of blood sugar, but its importance has been exaggerated because of the diabetes/insulin industry. Insulin itself has been found to account for only about 8% of the "insulin-like activity" of the blood, with potassium being probably the largest factor. There probably isn't any process in the body that doesn't potentially affect blood sugar."
I did my own research but I found anything that confirms that.
Does someone can explain me or has some studies to explain how potassium play a major role in regulation of blood sugar level and his absorption ? Because according to Peat, potatoes is good because there is a lot of potassium to help the absorption of glucose but the glycemic index, insulin index are high and when I eat well cook potatoes often I have an attack of exhaustion (=tired, I don't know exactly the word for explain this sensation) 1 or 2 hours after meal.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Dr Peat said that : "Insulin is important in the regulation of blood sugar, but its importance has been exaggerated because of the diabetes/insulin industry. Insulin itself has been found to account for only about 8% of the "insulin-like activity" of the blood, with potassium being probably the largest factor. There probably isn't any process in the body that doesn't potentially affect blood sugar."
I did my own research but I found anything that confirms that.
Does someone can explain me or has some studies to explain how potassium play a major role in regulation of blood sugar level and his absorption ? Because according to Peat, potatoes is good because there is a lot of potassium to help the absorption of glucose but the glycemic index, insulin index are high and when I eat well cook potatoes often I have an attack of exhaustion (=tired, I don't know exactly the word for explain this sensation) 1 or 2 hours after meal.
Thank you in advance for your help.