Metabolism

McAuley Index

McAuley Index uses fasting insulin and triglycerides to estimate insulin sensitivity.

What it is

McAuley Index uses fasting insulin and triglycerides to estimate insulin sensitivity. Because it incorporates triglycerides, it is especially sensitive to the lipid-metabolic dimension of insulin resistance. When McAuley and HOMA-IR diverge, the gap suggests insulin resistance expressed predominantly in lipid metabolism.

What affects your levels

Same drivers as HOMA-IR — plus any independent driver of triglyceride elevation (alcohol, refined carbohydrates, genetic dyslipidaemia).

Signs and symptoms

Matches HOMA-IR symptomology.

Foods that help

Same as HOMA-IR. Omega-3 has dual effect: lowers triglycerides and improves insulin sensitivity.

Foods to limit

Same as HOMA-IR. Alcohol particularly raises triglycerides.

Educational information only — not a diagnosis. Every Pheno result is interpreted in context and reviewed by a physician.

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