Certification by analysts on a FinTech platform that harnesses the “wisdom of crowds” is associated with successful initial coin offerings (ICOs). We show that favorable ratings by a group of analysts with diverse backgrounds positively predict fundraising success and long-run token performance. Analysts’ ratings also help detect potential fraud ex ante. We document that analysts have career concerns and are incentivized by the platform to issue informative ratings. Overall, our results suggest that a market-based certification process that relies on a diverse group of individuals is at play in financing blockchain startups.
Aim: Mixed grain, which contributes to lowered glycaemic responses, has been shown to be effective in dietary management of patients with impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes. Methods: The present study determined the postprandial blood glucose response of 20 healthy volunteers to mixed grains containing giant embryonic rice (MG-GER) or giant embryonic brown rice (MG-GEBR) compared with white rice (WR) in a randomised crossover design. Plasma glucose and serum insulin at 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180 minutes were measured, and glycaemic index (GI) and incremental area under the curve (iAUC) were calculated. Results: The GIs for WR, MG-GER and MG-GEBR were 86.75 ± 5.78, 76.09 ± 7.01 and 69.33 ± 6.54, respectively. The 120-minute iAUCs after administration of MG-GER or MG-GEBR were significantly lower than that of WR. In addition, the MG-GEBR diet group had a significantly lower C-peptide concentration at the 120-minute time point when compared to the WR group. Conclusions: These results suggest that consumption of MG-GER or MG-GEBR instead of WR is more effective to reduce postprandial glucose levels without increasing insulin secretion.
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