Method for lowering insulin resistance

1. A method for lowering insulin resistance, the method comprising:

a. administering to an individual a composition including:

i. a protein source;

ii. a fat source comprising linoleic acid (18:2); and

iii. a carbohydrate source,

wherein the protein source and the fat source are in a ratio of about 1:1, and wherein each comprises between about 15% and about 45% of the total calories of the composition, with the proviso that the protein source, fat source, and carbohydrate source are not in a ratio of 30:30:40.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the individual is a mammal.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the individual is a human.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the protein source, the fat source, and the carbohydrate source are in a ratio of about 1:1:1, each comprising about one third of the total calories of the composition.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises at least one of touchi extract, partially hydrolyzed guar gum, inulin, a fructooligosaccharide, a galactooligosaccharide, isomaltulose, sucromalt, trehalose, lipoic acid, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, catechin, cinnamon, banaba extract, madeglucyl, arginine, a branched chain amino acid, glutamine, glutamate, fish oil, chlorogenic acid, mangosteen, palm oil mill waste, chromium, vanadium, witch hazel, allspice, bay leaves, nutmeg, cloves, mushrooms, saccharomyces cerevisiae, and combinations thereof.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein linoleic acid (18:2) comprises greater than about 2% of the total calories of the composition.