Whole grain and cereal fiber dietary intake reduce type 2 diabetes

Objectives:
In recent years, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have become a focus topic and global concern. There have been mixed reports on the relationship between whole grain or cereal fiber intake and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, this review article has been conducted.

Does grain or cereal fiber dietary intake reduce risk of type 2 diabetes?

Study design:
This review article included 7 cohort studies and 1 case-control study with a total of 434,903 participants and 14,728 cases of type 2 diabetes.

Low-fat dairy products have a beneficial effect on HOMA-IR, waist circumference and body weight

Objectives:
The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) has increased in the US over the last several years. The consumption of low-fat dairy foods has been linked with decreasing the risk of diabetes mellitus but studies have yet to show a clear correlation. Therefore, this review article has been conducted.

Is there a causal relationship between consumption of low-fat dairy foods and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes?

Study design:
This review article included 30 RCTs.

Iron-fortified flour is an effective public health strategy that improves iron status of populations worldwide

Objectives:
Does iron-fortified flour increase iron status?

Study design:
This review article included 94 trials.
The main target groups were women, children and infants/toddlers.
The effects of different types of iron-fortified flour (wheat, maize, rice, soy and beans) on iron status were examined.

Results and conclusions:

Higher levels of selenium in cerebrospinal fluid increase Parkinson's disease

Objectives:
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's dementia. Whereas the exact etiology of Parkinson's disease remains unknown, risk of developing Parkinson's disease seems to be related to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. This also includes abnormal exposure to trace elements of nutritional and toxicological interest. Therefore, this review article has been conducted.

Is there a relationship between exposure to trace elements and Parkinson’s disease risk?