Link between Inflammation and Metaboblic Syndrome

Another study regarding the Dietary Inflammatory Index.

A 2017 study by the University of South Carolina entitled “Association between the Dietary Inflammatory Index, Waist-to-Hip Ratio and Metabolic Syndrome” the researchers concluded,

“the results of this study suggest an association between the [Dietary Inflammatory Index] and some [metabolic syndrome - the medical term for a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension) and obesity.] components; 

“however, this conclusion may be limited by the cross-sectional nature of the study, the use of self-reported data, participation of men and women from very specific geographic regions (Poland’s Świętokrzyskie Province and the city of Kielce), and an abbreviated FFQ (inquiring about only 55 food items).”