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Table 2 Odds ratio and 95% CI for MSG intake associated with increased risks of insulin resistance, overweight, and metabolic syndrome

From: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) intake is associated with the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in a rural Thai population

 

Number of participants

OR (95%CI)

P

Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR > 3)

349

1.05(0.94–1.18)*

0.371

Overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2 )

349

1.16(1.04–1.29)*

0.007

Metabolic syndrome (ATPIII criteria)

349

1.14(1.12–1.28)*

0.025

  1. * adjusted for sex, age, physical activity level, smoking level, history of diabetes and calories intake.
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Nutrition & Metabolism

ISSN: 1743-7075

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