Research
Metabolic adaptation
The highest risk of diabetes associated with white rice intake was observed in South Asia (HR: 1.65; 95% CI: 1.17-2.34, p for trend=0.02).
In South Asia, high white rice consumption may pose a greater diabetes risk, warranting tailored dietary advice.
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However, the highest risk was seen in South Asia (HR: 1.65; 95% CI: 1.17-2.34, p for trend=0.02).
Why this rating
Based on a large cohort study with significant findings.
Source
White Rice Intake and Incident Diabetes: A Study of 132,373 Participants in 21 Countries
Balaji Bhavadharini et al. · 2020
cohort · n=132373Cited 1×
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