It is becoming increasingly evident that insulin resistance contributes to visceral diseases (obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, sleep apnea, and chronic kidney disease) as well as neurological disorders (stroke, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), dementia and depression). The purpose of this monograph is to present readers with cutting edge information on links among insulin resistance, visceral diseases, and neurological disorders in a manner that is useful not only to students and teachers, but also to researchers, dietitians, nutritionists, and physicians.
