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Adiponectin is a protein made by fat cells that circulates in the bloodstream, acting as a messenger. It plays a role in how the body uses sugar, or glucose, and fat for energy. Low levels of adiponectin may be seen in people with obesity and in those with insulin resistance -- a decreased response to the hormone insulin, which enables the body to use excess glucose in the blood. Insulin resistance is part of type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels.
Higher adiponectin levels have been associated with improved sensitivity to insulin and lowered blood glucose levels. Thus, for people with type 2 diabetes or those who want to reduce belly fat, a diet that raises adiponectin levels may be very beneficial.
How to use Diet to RAISE Adiponectin Levels:
A number of studies have been conducted to investigate how diets affect adiponectin levels in the blood. So far we know: