Prospective Association Between the Dietary Inflammatory Index and Cardiovascular Diseases in the SUpplementation en VItamines et Mineraux AntioXydants (SU.VI.MAX) Cohort [Epidemiology]

Conclusions
A pro-inflammatory diet, as measured by a higher DII score, was prospectively associated with a higher risk of myocardial infarction. Promotion of a diet exhibiting anti-inflammatory properties may help prevent myocardial infarctions.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - March 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Neufcourt, L., Assmann, K. E., Fezeu, L. K., Touvier, M., Graffouillere, L., Shivappa, N., Hebert, J. R., Wirth, M. D., Hercberg, S., Galan, P., Julia, C., Kesse-Guyot, E. Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Diet and Nutrition, Epidemiology, Primary Prevention Source Type: research