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Key finding
Low-GI MED-HEP resulted in a change of 5.6 ± 2.2 arbitrary units (AU) compared to -2.5 ± 2.5 AU in the high-GI group.
Low-GI Mediterranean-style eating patterns in adults with metabolic syndrome.
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Low-GI Mediterranean-style eating patterns in adults with metabolic syndrome.
This study evaluated Low-GI Mediterranean-style eating patterns in adults with metabolic syndrome.
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Anna H, Robert EB, Marilena V, et al. Effects of Low-Glycemic Index Mediterranean Diet on Health-Related Quality of Life and Sleep. The Journal of Nutrition. 2024;154(9):2743-2751. doi:10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.07.005
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This study contributes evidence to Mediterranean diet and Change in Bodily Pain Domain of Health-Related Quality of Life, Change in role physical domain of health-related quality of life, Change in social functioning domain of health-related quality of life, and 7 more.
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Mediterranean diet
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Mediterranean diet → Change in Bodily Pain Domain of Health-Related Quality of Life
Mediterranean diet → Change in Bodily Pain Domain of Health-Related Quality of Life
Mediterranean diet → Change in role physical domain of health-related quality of life
Mediterranean diet → Change in role physical domain of health-related quality of life
Mediterranean diet → Change in social functioning domain of health-related quality of life
Mediterranean diet → Change in social functioning domain of health-related quality of life
Mediterranean diet → Emotional Functioning as Measured by EORTC QLQ-C30
Mediterranean diet → Emotional Functioning as Measured by EORTC QLQ-C30
Mediterranean diet → General Health Management Improvement
Mediterranean diet → General Health Management Improvement
Mediterranean diet → Physical functioning
Mediterranean diet → Physical functioning
Mediterranean diet → Reduction in Daytime Sleepiness Measured by Epworth Sleepiness Scale
Mediterranean diet → Reduction in Daytime Sleepiness Measured by Epworth Sleepiness Scale
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This study contributes to evidence on Mediterranean diet and Reduction in Daytime Sleepiness Measured by Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Mediterranean diet and Change in Bodily Pain Domain of Health-Related Quality of Life.
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Measures Change in role physical domain of health-related quality of life as a key outcome.
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Mediterranean diet may improve Reduction in Daytime Sleepiness Measured by Epworth Sleepiness Scale.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
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Reduction in Daytime Sleepiness Measured by Epworth Sleepiness Scale
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
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Mediterranean diet appears to improve Change in role physical domain of health-related quality of life.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Change in role physical domain of health-related quality of life
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Mediterranean diet appears to improve Vitality.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Vitality
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Mediterranean diet for Change in Bodily Pain Domain of Health-Related Quality of Life.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Change in Bodily Pain Domain of Health-Related Quality of Life
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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