The Claim
A daily increase of 27 grams in whole grain intake, from 21 g to 48 g, is modeled to reduce the relative risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by approximately 32% and the relative risk of cardiovascular disease by approximately 13%, based on dose-response meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies.
What the research says
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Increasing daily whole grain intake by 27 grams from the Australian adult median level to the recommended amount is associated with a 32% lower relative risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and a 13% lower relative risk of cardiovascular disease.
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A 27-gram daily increase in whole grain intake, from the Australian adult median of 21 g to the recommended 48 g, is modeled to reduce the relative risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by approximately 32% and cardiovascular disease by approximately 13%, based on dose-response meta-analyses of prospective cohort studies.
Eating more whole grains feeds good bacteria in the gut, which produce short-chain fatty acids that reduce inflammation and improve how the body uses insulin and manages blood fats, lowering the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Healthcare Cost Savings Associated with Increased Whole Grain Consumption among Australian Adults
This study didn’t test people eating more whole grains, but it used the same big science studies that found eating an extra slice of whole grain bread a day lowers diabetes and heart disease risk — and showed that if everyone did this, Australia could save billions in healthcare costs.
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