Whole grain boosts life expectancy of diabetic women

www.gdaguru.com today reports that diabetic women who enjoy a diet rich in bran may live longer and be less likely to die of heart disease than those who do not, according to the results of a new study published in the journal Circulation. 

In a story from www.nutraingredients-usa.com, the study says that although previous studies have linked high consumption of whole grains to a lower risk of developing type-2 diabetes and heart disease, the latest research indicates whole grains may help protect the heart even for those who already exhibit type-2 diabetes, which raises the risk of heart disease.

The researchers at Harvard Medical School, Boston found that among 7,800 US women followed for 26 years, those with the highest bran intake were 28 percent less likely to die during the review period than those who consumed the least bran.
 
Also, they were 35 percent less likely to die of cardiovascular disease.
 
Although there was no conclusive proof that a bran-rich diet reduced risks, the link between higher bran intake and lower death rates remained even after accounting for other diet factors, such as fat intake and calories and lifestyle factors. Those included weight, exercise levels, smoking history and drinking habits.
 
The research team concluded that bran intake itself may help reduce diabetics' risk of premature death.

With thanks to www.nutraingredients-usa.com.

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