Research
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The association between high carbohydrate intake and increased CVD risk is significantly stronger in Asian populations (1.52-fold increase) compared to non-Asian populations (no significant association), with risk escalating dramatically when carbohydrate intake exceeds 60% of total energy.
If you are of Asian descent, be particularly mindful of your carbohydrate intake. The risk of heart disease increases significantly if carbohydrates make up more than 60% of your calories. Consider reducing your intake of refined carbohydrates and rice to lower this risk.
GoodQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
Further subgroup analysis revealed that this association was only present in Asia, with a 1.52-fold increased risk (HR: 1.52, 95% CI: 1.17–1.97)... The relationship between carbohydrate intake and CVD was non-linear, with a marked escalation beyond 60% of total energy from carbohydrates.
Why this rating
Subgroup analysis of a large meta-analysis; heterogeneity was high (I2=84.4%) in the Asian subgroup, which is a limitation.
Source
Carbohydrate Intake and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies
Unhui Jo et al. · Nutrients · 2023
DOI 10.3390/nu15071740
Meta-analysis · 23 studiesCited 31×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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