The association between glycemic index, glycemic load, and metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and dose –response meta-analysis of observational studies

ConclusionsDietary GI was positively associated with the prevalence of MetS. However, no significant association was found between dietary GL and the prevalence of MetS. Further studies with prospective design are needed to establish potential causal relationship between dietary GI and the MetS.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00394-019-02124-z

Source: European Journal of Nutrition - November 2, 2019 Category: Nutrition Source Type: research