Glycemic index, glycemic load, and chronic disease risk

摘要

We read with interest the recent meta-analysis published by Barclay et al (1) on glycemic index (GI), glycemic load (GL), and chronic disease risk. Given the recent surge in research in this area, the meta-analysis is undoubtedly addressing a timely issue; however, we have a number of concerns about the way in which this systematic review and meta-analyses were conducted.