Year: 2021
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Background.Low grade inflammation is a state characterized by elevated concentrations of inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), while clinical symptoms are not expressed.Low grade inflammation is associated with several chronic diseases.Studies have demonstrated that several lifestyle factors, such as diet can affect the presence of low-grade inflammation.Growing body of evidence from epidemiological studies suggest that the intake of whole grains has inverse associations with low-grade inflammation, but outcomes from intervention studies are inconclusive.Studies have also presented inconsistent results about the relationship between refined grain consumption and biomarkers of low-grade inflammation.Aims.The objective of this study was to determine whether consumption of whole grains or refined grains is associated with serum high sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) in the subjects.
Author: Emilia Taskinen
Language: Finnish
Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3177156381