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Do amino acid supplements have a negative, positive, or no impact on blood sugar?

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Little impact: In a normal individual, Amino Acids cause the release of both Insulin and glucagon which balances blood glucose. However, in a diabetic who is Insulin deficient, Amino Acids will cause blood sugar to rise, due to the unopposed effect of glucagon.

Answered 6/25/2014

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