Women with Abnormal Mammographic Findings and High Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio have the Worst Dietary Carbohydrate Quality Index

Introduction: There are gaps in knowledge in breast cancer prevention studies focusing on interactions among mammographic findings, inflammation, and diet, especially those related to carbohydrates. Objective: We aimed to verify the association among mammographic findings, inflammatory markers, and...

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Published in:Nutrition and cancer 2022, Vol.74 (7), p.2436-2443
Main Authors: de Rezende Ferreira Mendes, Ana Luiza, Sampaio, Helena Alves de Carvalho, Ferreira Carioca, Antônio Augusto, Pinheiro, Luiz Gonzaga Porto, Vasques, Paulo Henrique Diógenes, Rocha, Daianne Cristina, Cacau, Leandro Teixeira, Bezerra, Ilana Nogueira
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Language:English
Subjects:
Breast cancer
carbohydrate quality
Carbohydrates
Cross-Sectional Studies
Diet
Dietary Carbohydrates
Female
food intake
Glycemic Index
Humans
Inflammation
Leukocytes (neutrophilic)
lymphocyte
Lymphocytes
Mammography
Markers
neutrophil
Neutrophils
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Summary:Introduction: There are gaps in knowledge in breast cancer prevention studies focusing on interactions among mammographic findings, inflammation, and diet, especially those related to carbohydrates. Objective: We aimed to verify the association among mammographic findings, inflammatory markers, and carbohydrate quality index (CQI) in women. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study of 532 women assisted in a healthcare service. The enrolled women were divided into two groups according to their mammographic findings: those without and those with abnormal mammographic findings. Two 24-hour dietary reminders were applied, and CQI was determined based on four components: fibers, glycemic index, ratio between whole and total grains, and ratio between solid and total carbohydrates. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was calculated as an inflammatory marker. Results: There were 178 (33.5%) women with abnormal mammographic findings, and 20 (3.8%) had NLR. There was no association between CQI and mammographic findings and NLR. Women with abnormal mammographic findings and high NLR had lower CQI (p = 0.039) and lower whole total ratio (p = 0.024). Conclusion: Women with abnormal findings and high NLR had worse CQI and worse overall total grain ratio.
ISSN:0163-5581
1532-7914
1532-7914
DOI:10.1080/01635581.2021.2009885