Stig Östlund

fredag, januari 30, 2015

More whole grains linked with lower mortality


Study endorses dietary guidelines promoting whole grains for chronic disease prevention
Eating more whole grains is associated with up to 15% lower mortality—particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related mortality, according to a large new long-term study. Bran, a component of whole grain foods, was also linked with up to 6% lower overall mortality and up to 20% lower CVD-related mortality.
Although eating more whole grains has been previously associated with a lower risk of major chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and CVD, until now there had been limited evidence regarding whole grains’ link with mortality. Read more

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