Intake of Total Polyphenols and Some Classes of Polyphenols Is Inversely Associated with Diabetes in Elderly People at High Cardiovascular Disease Risk [Nutritional Epidemiology]

Conclusions: A high intake of total polyphenols, total flavonoids (specifically flavanones and dihydroflavonols), and stilbenes is associated with a reduced risk of diabetes in elderly persons at high risk of cardiovascular disease. This trial was registered at http://www.controlled-trials.com as ISRCTN35739639.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - March 31, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Tresserra-Rimbau, A., Guasch-Ferre, M., Salas-Salvado, J., Toledo, E., Corella, D., Castaner, O., Guo, X., Gomez-Gracia, E., Lapetra, J., Aros, F., Fiol, M., Ros, E., Serra-Majem, L., Pinto, X., Fito, M., Babio, N., Martinez-Gonzalez, M. A., Sorli, J. V., Tags: Nutritional Epidemiology Source Type: research