Yvonne T. van der Schouw, PhD: From the University Medical Center Utrecht

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Increased risk of cardiovascular disease among middle-aged women due to glycemic load

Joline W.J. Beulens, PhD;Yvonne T. van der Schouw, PhD: From the University Medical Center Utrecht;the Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht, the Netherlands. In the Hea

September 5th 2008

We conducted a study among 15 714 Dutch middle-aged women consuming modest-glycemic-load diets. Results showed that high dietary glycemic load and glycemic index increased the risk of cardiovascular disease. This association was particularly evident among overweight women. Recommendations to follow a high-carbohydrate diet may therefore not be optimal in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.