Publications by authors named "Meng-Lan Lu"
Objective: Given that the prevalence rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) continues to increase, it is important to find an effective method to prevent or treat this disease. Previous studies have shown that dietary intervention with a slowly digestible carbohydrate (SDC) diet can improve T2DM with almost no side effects. However, the underlying mechanisms of SDC protect against T2DM remains to be elucidated.
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- A study in Suzhou, China examined the relationship between red meat, fish, and poultry consumption and metabolic syndrome (Mets) among 4424 participants, finding mixed results regarding these associations.
- The cross-sectional study showed that higher red meat consumption was linked to an increased odds ratio (OR) for Mets, while fish consumption showed a protective effect, and poultry had no significant correlation.
- Meta-analysis supported these findings, indicating that red meat consumption may lead to higher risk of Mets (RR 1.20), whereas fish consumption appears to lower the risk (RR 0.88); no clear trend was observed for poultry.