The effect of egg consumption is more pronounced in women than men.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – New research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) shows consumption of eggs every day can increase the risk of diabetes. In collaboration with China Medical University and Qatar University, this longitudinal study (from 1991 to 2009) is the first to examine egg consumption in a large sample of adults in China.
Researchers found that people who regularly ate one or more eggs per day (equivalent to 50 grams) increased diabetes risk up to 60 percent. With the prevalence of diabetes in China currently exceeding 11 percent, above the global average of 8.5 percent, diabetes has become a serious public health problem.
The economic impact of diabetes is also significant. In China, diabetes-related costs have exceeded the US $ 109 billion mark.
Epidemiologist and public health expert Dr Ming Li from UniSA said the rise in diabetes was a growing concern especially in China. Changes to the traditional Chinese diet have an impact on health.
“Understanding the various dietary factors that may be contributing to an increase in disease prevalence is important. Over the past few decades, China has undergone a substantial nutritional transition. Many people are shifting from a traditional diet consisting of whole grains and vegetables, to a more refined diet that includes more. lots of meat, snacks, and energy-dense foods, “said Dr Li as quoted from Times Now News, Tuesday (17/11).
At the same time, egg consumption has also continued to increase. From 1991 to 2009 the number of people eating eggs in China nearly doubled. Through this study it is known that consumption of eggs every day triggers the risk of developing diabetes.
“What we found was that long-term egg consumption of more than 38 grams per day increased the risk of diabetes among Chinese adults by about 25 percent,” said Dr Li.
Adults who regularly eat more than 50 grams of eggs or the equivalent of one egg per day have an increased risk of diabetes by up to 60 percent.
The effect is also more pronounced in women than in men. While these results suggest that excess egg consumption is positively associated with diabetes risk in Chinese adults, more research is needed to explore a causal relationship.
“To beat diabetes, a multi-dimensional approach is needed that includes not only research, but also a clear set of guidelines to help inform and guide the public. This study is one step towards that long-term goal,” explained Dr Li.
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