Why the study?
Does a linoleic acid-rich diet reduce the progression of diabetic retinopathy and cardiac ischaemia in diabetic patients?
Population
102 diabetic patients (96 completed the study: 51 males and 44 females)
Comparison
Diet 2 vs Diet 1
Design
RCT, Matched 2 by 2 according to 10 criteria and set at random on one of the…
Follow-up
5 years
Authors
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Linoleic acid-rich diet may reduce diabetic retinopathy progression; supports dietary fat modification and extends RCT evidence for microvascular protection.
Does a linoleic acid-rich diet reduce the progression of diabetic retinopathy and cardiac ischaemia in diabetic patients?
A diet rich in linoleic acid significantly reduced the progression of diabetic retinopathy and signs of cardiac ischemia over 5 years compared to a diet high in saturated fats.
Houtsmuller et al. (1980) studied this question.
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