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August 2014 PMID 23941862

Designing and developing a literature-derived, population-based dietary inflammatory index.

Nitin Shivappa, Susan E Steck, Thomas G Hurley, James R Hussey, James R Hébert

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The discussions reflect a generally supportive stance towards the research, with examples like assertions that saturated fat and carbs are inflammatory and references to evidence from multiple studies, showing both interest and engagement. The tone varies from scientific to casual, emphasizing the topic’s relevance in understanding diet-related inflammation and its possible health implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support for the validity of the Dietary Inflammatory Index and its findings, with some affirming that components like saturated fat are indeed inflammatory.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with many posts sharing links, referencing studies, and mentioning specific foods like turmeric and B12, indicating active engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include personal opinions, references to scientific articles, and summaries of research results, demonstrating moderate but meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The repeated mentions of the index's potential influence on dietary choices and chronic disease risk highlight a perception of moderate impact, though some skepticism is also evident.

Abstract in brief

  • The study aimed to create a Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) by reviewing and scoring research articles that examined how various foods impact inflammation markers like IL1, IL4, IL6, IL10, TNF, and C-reactive protein, to compare the inflammatory potential of diets across different populations.
  • Researchers analyzed 6,500 articles and identified 1,943 that were relevant, focusing on 45 food parameters that could either promote or reduce inflammation, and used international dietary data to standardize intake levels worldwide.
  • The resulting DII scores could range from -8.87 (most anti-inflammatory) to +7.98 (most pro-inflammatory), with the median at 0.23, providing a standardized way to evaluate diets' inflammatory potential and enabling broader epidemiological and clinical research.]
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IberianCitizen
@IberianCitizen · X

Componentes de la dieta con mayores efectos sobre la inflamación según el Dietary Inflammatory Index #dieta #inflamación https://t.co/AwSxfzNZ0L https://t.co/xH8ccSgmc1

Oct 19, 2024 · 137 likes · 35 shares · 12,907 followers View post →
Ed Hagen
@ed_hagen · X

Some foods can increase #inflammation, which is a risk factor for numerous chronic diseases, whereas others decrease it. Shivappa et al. created a Dietary Inflammatory Index based on ~6500 studies: https://t.co/fM4PlMatYp I plotted the values. #Turmeric for the win. https://t.co/gjUHARgZpi

Sep 20, 2021 · 40 likes · 8 shares · 9,018 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

@Alan_Couzens For anyone reading Alan's thread and likes to know more, you can always use this as a handy reference: (from https://t.co/zZApoiuVhp for anyone interested) https://t.co/BD3GyoWZFA

Jan 16, 2024 · 32 likes · 1 share · 19,387 followers View post →
ساره RDN
@sarahrdn8 · X

فما هي علامات الالتهاب في الجسم

May 1, 2021 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 9,545 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

@JoeLavelle20 Measures like the DII were created with good intentions no doubt, but a) metabolic syndrome components probably matter a lot more; and b) perhaps such indices reflect a less healthy diet in general (ref for the table: https://t.co/zZApoivt6X) https://t.co/DQZ6o1AVFa

May 23, 2023 · 1 like · 19,387 followers View post →
Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@ScepticalDoctor Did you ever reach a conclusion on this? FWIW I have little doubt Turmeric is anti-inflammatory - not least based on the information gleaned from 814 papers by Shivappa et al. in their literature-derived, population-based dietary inflammatory index. Doi:10.1017/S1368980013002115 https://t.co/XkYTXYOYj6

Feb 3, 2024 · 1 like · 1,497 followers View post →

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@KenDBerryMD @an_capitalist https://t.co/e81IHBs4R8

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John
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@MoonageDaydre4m @an_capitalist The suggestion was that meat/fat based diets were generally advisable which is bad advice. Specific intolerances need to avoid certain trigger foods, an elimination diet can achieve this. But saturated fat and cholesterol are worst pro-inflammatory. https://t.co/e81IHBs4R8

Oct 28, 2024 · 1 like · 171 followers View post →
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IberianCitizen
@IberianCitizen · X

Componentes de la dieta con mayores efectos sobre la inflamación según el Dietary Inflammatory Index #dieta #inflamación https://t.co/AwSxfzNZ0L https://t.co/xH8ccSgmc1

Oct 19, 2024 · 137 likes · 35 shares · 12,907 followers View post →
CoreX
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The study ⬇️ credit

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Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@JesperLundbom @theproof @jondel747 There is no real doubt that saturated fat is inflammatory - but (perhaps more surprisingly) so too are carbs and B12 - as mentioned in Simon's original article also) Doi:10.1017/s1368980013002115 https://t.co/dmTdQ9lkrm

Mar 28, 2024 · 1,497 followers View post →
Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@ScepticalDoctor Did you ever reach a conclusion on this? FWIW I have little doubt Turmeric is anti-inflammatory - not least based on the information gleaned from 814 papers by Shivappa et al. in their literature-derived, population-based dietary inflammatory index. Doi:10.1017/S1368980013002115 https://t.co/XkYTXYOYj6

Feb 3, 2024 · 1 like · 1,497 followers View post →
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@plustriathlon · X

RT @nick_krontiris: @Alan_Couzens For anyone reading Alan's thread and likes to know more, you can always use this as a handy reference: (…

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Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

@Alan_Couzens For anyone reading Alan's thread and likes to know more, you can always use this as a handy reference: (from https://t.co/zZApoiuVhp for anyone interested) https://t.co/BD3GyoWZFA

Jan 16, 2024 · 32 likes · 1 share · 19,387 followers View post →
ふくまる@食から健康を考える
@fukumaru_foody · X

RT @morimamama: GI値ならぬDII値なるものがあるみたいですね。 食事炎症指数（Dietary inflammatory index）は、食事による体内の炎症反応の度合いを示した数値。 体内の炎症が増加・慢性化するといろんな病気のリスクが上がることが言われて…

Sep 1, 2023 · 1 share · 1,255 followers View post →
ふくまる@食から健康を考える
@fukumaru_foody · X

GI値ならぬDII値なるものがあるみたいですね。 食事炎症指数（Dietary inflammatory index）は、食事による体内の炎症反応の度合いを示した数値。 体内の炎症が増加・慢性化するといろんな病気のリスクが上がることが言われているので、ちょっと気にしておいた方が良いね。 https://t.co/sa7iE6ATZq

Aug 30, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,255 followers View post →
Bob Kemp
@ElectronEffigy · X

#mecfs We all want to reduce inflammation, right? I don't claim to understand the Dietary Inflammation Index, but my takeaway is that B12 is inflammatory and alcohol is anti-inflammatory. (Satisfied, I stopped reading there.) https://t.co/FnaQFYGWu7

Jun 29, 2023 · 12 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

@JoeLavelle20 Measures like the DII were created with good intentions no doubt, but a) metabolic syndrome components probably matter a lot more; and b) perhaps such indices reflect a less healthy diet in general (ref for the table: https://t.co/zZApoivt6X) https://t.co/DQZ6o1AVFa

May 23, 2023 · 1 like · 19,387 followers View post →
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Some foods can increase #inflammation, which is a risk factor for numerous chronic diseases, whereas others decrease it. Shivappa et al. created a Dietary Inflammatory Index based on ~6500 studies: https://t.co/fM4PlMatYp I plotted the values. #Turmeric for the win. https://t.co/gjUHARgZpi

Sep 20, 2021 · 40 likes · 8 shares · 9,018 followers View post →
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#TheDIIStory first peer-reviewed article: Designing and developing a literature-derived, population-based dietary inflammatory index https://t.co/me4h8uzVyR #PublicHealthWeek #DIIGuy @UofSC

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