Table 2.
Odds ratio and 95% CI for MSG intake associated with increased risks of insulin resistance, overweight, and metabolic syndrome
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 |
* adjusted for sex, age, physical activity level, smoking level, history of diabetes and calories intake.