Research
Hormonal
The inverse association between flavonol intake and CVD risk is significant in women but not observed in men in subgroup analyses.
While flavonols are beneficial for everyone, this specific analysis highlights a stronger statistical link to CVD risk reduction in women. Women may derive particular cardiovascular benefit from flavonol-rich diets.
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In analyses stratified by sex, we observed a significant inverse association between flavonol intake and CVD risk in women, but not in men.
Why this rating
Subgroup analysis of observational data; potential for residual confounding.
Source
Flavonoid intake and risk of CVD: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Xia Wang et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2013
DOI 10.1017/s000711451300278x
Meta-analysis · 14 studiesCited 378×
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