Egg Consumption and Stroke Risk: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies.

ABSTRACT: Background: The present study was performed to systematically quantify the association between egg consumption and stroke risk as inconsistent results have been produced. Methods: Three electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library), previous reviews, meta-analyses, and bibliographies of relevant articles were retrieved from prospective cohort studies published before July 1, 2020. The random-effects model was employed to estimate summary relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). A dose-response analysis was also performed when data were available. Results: Sixteen publications involving 24 prospective cohort studies were included in our final meta-analysis. No significant association between egg consumption and stroke risk was identified (R

SUBMITTER: Tang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7506150 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature