Research
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Participants on the low glycemic load diet had a greater decline in serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels compared to those on the high glycemic load diet.
Consider low glycemic load diets for reducing inflammation in overweight individuals.
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More participants on the LG diet (14 of 16 subjects) had a decline in serum CRP, compared with those on the HG diet (7 of 16 subjects) (p < 0.05).
Why this rating
Based on a randomized controlled trial design with statistical significance.
Source
The Effects of the Dietary Glycemic Load on Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors during Weight Loss
Anastassios G. Pittas et al. · Obesity · 2006
rct · n=34Cited 93×
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