Glycemic index, glycemic load, and chronic disease risk—a meta-analysis of observational studies

Volume: 87, Issue: 3, Pages: 627 - 637
Published: Mar 1, 2008
Abstract
Background: Inconsistent findings from observational studies have prolonged the controversy over the effects of dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) on the risk of certain chronic diseases. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the association between GI, GL, and chronic disease risk with the use of meta-analysis techniques. Design: A systematic review of published reports identified a total of 37 prospective cohort studies of...
Paper Details
Title
Glycemic index, glycemic load, and chronic disease risk—a meta-analysis of observational studies
Published Date
Mar 1, 2008
Volume
87
Issue
3
Pages
627 - 637
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