CARBS AND MENOPAUSE

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The consumption of carbohydrates increases blood sugar to varying degrees, depending on the type of food eaten. The more refined the carbohydrate, the higher his score on the glycemic index (GI) scale.

James E. Gangwisch of Columbia University (New York, USA), and colleagues analyzed the dietary glycemic index, glycemic load, types of carbohydrates consumed, and the presence of depression for the 69,954 postmenopausal women entered the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study between 1994 and 1998. The team found that scores high GI, high consumption of added sugars are associated with an increased risk of depression. On the contrary, the increased consumption of dietary fiber, whole grains, fruits and vegetables are associated with a decreased risk.

The study authors write that: "The results of this study suggest that a high glycemic index may be a risk factor for depression in postmenopausal women. Randomized studies should be conducted to examine whether a diet rich in low GI It can serve as a treatment and as primary prevention for depression in postmenopausal women. "

Source: Worldhealth

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