High glycemic load increases stroke risk in overweight women

A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology examined the association of dietary carbohydrate, glycemic index, and glycemic load with stroke risk among 78,779 U.S. women. High carbohydrate intakes, especially diets with a high glycemic load, were associated with an increased stroke risk among women with a BMI of 25 or greater. These findings suggest that a high intake of refined carbohydrate is associated with stroke risk, especially among overweight and obese women. Conversely, the study participants with the highest intake of cereal fiber had an overall reduction in the risk of stroke.