Relevance of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load for Body Weight, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease

Relevance of the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load for Body Weight, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease

Despite initial enthusiasm, the relationship between glycemic index (GI) and glycemic response (GR) and disease prevention remains unclear. This review examines evidence from randomized, controlled trials and observational studies in humans for short-term (e.g., satiety) and long-term (e.g., weight,...

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Main Authors: Sonia Vega-López, Bernard J. Venn, Joanne L. Slavin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
body weight
carbohydrates
glycemic index
glycemic load
glycemic response
satiety
type 2 diabetes
chronic disease risk
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/10/1361

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