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People who eat higher levels of dietary fiber and whole grains have lower rates of non-communicable diseases compared with people who eat lesser amounts, while links for low glycemic load and low glycemic index diets are less clear. Observational studies and clinical trials conducted over nearly 40 years revealed the health benefits of eating at least 25 grams to 29 grams or more of dietary fiber a day, according to a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in The Lancet.
Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses explaining the relationship between carbohydrate quality and health have usually examined a single marker and a limited number of clinical outcomes. For this analysis, researchers aimed to more precisely quantify the predictive potential of several markers, to determine which markers are most useful, and to establish an evidence base for quantitative recommendations for intakes of dietary fiber.
The results suggest a 15-30% decrease in a
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