High glycemic index diet increases the risk of endometrial cancer 18 percent

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The one-fourth of people eating a diet with the highest glycemic index or highest glycemic load were 26 percent more likely to develop colorectal cancer compared to the one-fourth eating a diet with the lowest glycemic load. This according to an analysis of 39 studies. Conclusion

Conclusion: Glycemic index and glycemic load increase the risk of colorectal cancer

“In conclusion, we found evidence of an association between high consumption of [glycemic load] and [glycemic index] and the risk of colorectal or endometrial cancer,” the authors of the paper concluded.

REFERENCE

Gnagnarella P, Gandini S, La Vecchia C, Maisonneuve P. Glycemic index, glycemic load, and cancer risk: A meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008 Jun, 87(6):1793-801.

AUTHOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION

Patrizia Gnagnarella
Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
European Institute of Oncology
Via Ripamonti 435
20141 Milan, Italy
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