https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30412134/ "The evidence suggested that citizens could benefit from increased whole grain intake for reducing systemic inflammation. Further well-designed studies are required to investigate the mechanism under the appearance." https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31301131/ "However, beneficial effects of whole grains were found in some subgroups. Given the high between-study heterogeneity, deriving firm conclusions is difficult." https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28230784/ "Increasing consumption of WGs can alter parameters of health, but more research is needed to better elucidate the relationship between the amount consumed and the health-related outcome." https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29305946/ "Whole-grains reduced diabetes risk and the mechanisms appear to work through reduced post-prandial blood glucose and peripheral insulin resistance that were statistically linked to enhanced metabolic flexibility." #whole_grains #LDL #HDL #blood_glucose #plant_foods #plant_protein #carbohydrates #interleukin_6 #inflammation #insulin_sensitivity #metabolic_flexibility #refined_grains #c_reactive_protein #tumor_necrosis_factor #nutrition