Clinical Trial: Effect of a Low Glycemic Index on Metabolic Syndrome

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: A Low Glycemic Index Mediterranean Diet in the Treatment of Metabolic Syndrome. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Brief Summary: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of multiple risk factors of metabolic origin associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus and other diseases, including some cancers. There has been an increased interest of researchers in the relationship between MetS and diet and, specifically, Mediterranean diet would be beneficial for people with high risk of developing MetS or individuals with established MetS.