Eating olive oil before carbs may curb blood sugar spikes: Study
A study from Kyoto University suggests that consuming olive oil before a carbohydrate-rich meal may help mitigate blood sugar spikes. The research, conducted on mice, indicates that fat intake can slow gastric emptying and influence glucose regulation.
Why it matters
It offers potential dietary strategies for managing blood glucose levels, though human clinical trials are still required for confirmation.
Imagine being told that the order in which you eat a meal could matter almost as much as what is on your plate. Instead of starting with rice, bread or another carbohydrate-rich food, you begin with a little fat and wait. Could that change how quickly glucose enters your bloodstream?A new study from Kyoto University suggests there may be a biological explanation for this idea. Researchers found that mice given olive oil before glucose experienced a smaller early rise in blood sugar than mice given glucose first.Their findings, published in the journal Diabeteson October 8, 2026, help explain how the timing of fat intake might influence blood sugar regulation.
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