High glycemic index diet not associated with risk of pancreatic cancer

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No association was found between eating a high glycemic index diet or high glycemic load diet were 26 percent and pancreatic cancer according to an analysis of 39 studies. Conclusion

Conclusion: Glycemic index and glycemic load not associated with pancreatic cancer

“No association was found for pancreatic 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
Milan, Italy
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