M-A | Consumption of whole vs. refined grains and risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality

Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies found that consuming whole grains was associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality, while consuming refined grains had no significant influence on these outcomes. Residual confounding can’t be excluded and the association found does not necessarily imply causation.

Article: Consumption of whole grains and refined grains and associated risk of cardiovascular disease events and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies – American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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