Eating With a Partner May Lower Blood Sugar, Study Finds
A study published in Science Advances suggests that eating with a close companion can help regulate blood sugar levels more effectively than eating alone. Researchers found that social presence also aids in nervous system regulation and stress response.
Why it matters
These findings offer a simple, non-medical lifestyle intervention that could help individuals manage metabolic health and reduce the risk of diabetes.
Keeping your blood sugar in check not only helps maintain steady energy levels, but it also lowers the risk of complications like stroke and heart disease. While it’s normal for blood sugar to rise after eating, frequent spikes—where energy levels quickly rise and then crash—can increase the odds of developing metabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes.Now, new research suggests a simple way to contribute to steadier levels: Eat with a partner.The study, which was published in the journal Science Advances, had 108 people eat a little over 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of white bread in two different scenarios: alone and next to a close companion.
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