May bioactive compounds from the olive fruit improve the postprandial insulin response in healthy adults?

Scope. The postprandial effects of virgin olive oils (VOOs) enriched with phenolic compounds and triterpenes from the fruit on plasma glucose insulin (primary outcomes), gastrointestinal hormones responses were evaluated in healthy adults. Single doses (30 mL) three evaluated: optimized polyphenols-rich VOO (OVOO); functional oil (FOO): OVOO triterpene acids; low content polyphenols. Postprandial release was lower after intake FOO compared to VOO, while levels OVOO. Matsuda's index sensitivity improved OVOO, insulinogenic gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) tended improve enrichment VOOs bioactive increases its benefits, improving peripheral tissue sensitivity.