Is white rice consumption a risk for metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The main objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the association between white rice consumption and risk of metabolic and cardiovascular outcomes.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search of Medline, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from database inception through March 2016. Original studies that reported associations between white rice consumption and cardiovascular outcomes regardless of study design were selected. We extracted study characteristics and outcome data. Conflicts were resolved through consensus. Using the DerSimonian and Laird random effects models, we calculated pooled relative risks with 95% CI.

Results

Our search identified 721 citations. 18 studies were included wi

SUBMITTER: Krittanawong C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5818041 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature