Research
Macro partitioning
High intake of added sugars and refined carbohydrates is positively associated with elevated triglycerides and reduced HDL, whereas high intake of whole grains is associated with a reduced risk of ischemic cardiovascular disease.
To improve your triglycerides and HDL, focus on reducing added sugars and refined carbohydrates. Conversely, increasing your intake of whole grains can lower your risk of ischemic heart disease by approximately 13% compared to low intake. The source of your carbohydrates is more important than the total amount for these specific markers.
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O alto consumo de alimentos ricos em açúcar de adição teve uma associação forte a maiores concentrações de triglicerídeos e menores de HDL. [...] Indivíduos no quintil mais alto de ingestão de grãos integrais tiveram um risco 13% menor para DCVi.
Why this rating
Based on prospective cohort data (Sonestedt et al.) with a large sample size.
Source
Associação entre carboidratos, triglicerídeos e doenças cardiovasculares
Nikolly Fabiana Dias de Avelar et al. · Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde · 2023
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