Yes, eggs do result in a significant rise in insulin, even though they don't significantly raise blood sugar levels.
While eggs are low on the glycemic index (GI) because they are virtually carb-free and high in protein, they score high on the insulin index (II). This means that while eggs don't cause a rapid increase in blood sugar like carbohydrate-rich foods, they do stimulate a notable insulin response. Here's a breakdown:
- Glycemic Index (GI): Measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels. Eggs have a low GI.
- Insulin Index (II): Measures how much a food raises insulin levels, relative to a standard food (like white bread). Eggs have a high II.
Therefore, even though eggs don't cause a spike in blood sugar, they do result in a significant rise in insulin[^1].
[^1]: Information from provided reference material.
