Study shows association between Glycemic Index and Disease Risk

Study published in the Amercian Journal of Clinical Nutrition: Glycemic index, glycemic load, and chronic disease risk—a meta-analysis of observational studies

From an article on Medical News Today.com:

The first meta-analysis to evaluate the association between the GI (glycemic index) and GL (glycemic load) of the diet, and the risk of developing common lifestyle-related diseases was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition March 1 [2008; 87 (3)].

The study provides compelling evidence that diets with a high GI or a high GL will increase your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It also shows there is good evidence for links between high blood glucose and gall stones and some types of cancer.

Conducted by Alan Barclay, Joanna McMillan Price, Prof Jennie Brand-Miller and colleagues, the meta-analysis systematically reviewed the results of 37 prospective cohort studies of nearly two million (1,950,198) healthy men and women worldwide.

Abstract: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition March 1 [2008; 87 (3)].