Instant noodles pose health risk for women
Consuming instant noodles, such as Ramen, increases the likelihood of illnesses such as high blof pressure, elevated blood sugar and high cholesterol, a Harvard study found.
The study looked at data from 10,711 adults – just over half of whom were women – in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Researchers at Harvard University found that there was a 68% higher risk of metabolic syndrome among women, but not men, who ate instant noodles more than twice per week.
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes. It includes carrying too much fat around the waist.
“The consumption of instant noodles was associated with increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome in women, independent of major dietary patterns,” said the study in the Journal of Nutrition.
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