Associations between spice or pepper (Capsicum annuum) consumption and diabetes or metabolic syndrome incidence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spice and pepper are recognized as sources of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. This study investigated the association between spice or pepper intake and metabolic syndrome (MetS), related risk factors, or type 2 diabetes (T2D) incidences.

Methods

The qualified Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) participants were included. In all examinations, dietary, anthropometrical, and biochemical variables were measured. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models were exploited to determine the relationship between spice or pepper consumption and the hazard ratios for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), or its components.

Results

The analysis was performed on 5340 individuals, with a mean age of 39.9±13.4 and 406 incident ca

SUBMITTER: Ildarabadi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11813124 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature