topicQuinoa Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimBackground/Objectives : The study aimed to assess cardiometabolic effects of two pseudocereals, quinoa and buckwheat, comparing them to the effects of rice and bulgur in adults with overweight or obesity.
evidence level2
citationOztekin Y (2026)
sourceComparative Effects of Quinoa, Buckwheat, Bulgur, and Rice on Cardiometabolic Health in Adults with Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Study.
topicQuinoa Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimMethods : This study was conducted on 148 adults with overweight and obesity, aged between 25 and 45 years, consuming 40 g/d quinoa, buckwheat, rice, or bulgur for 4 weeks.
evidence level2
citationOztekin Y (2026)
sourceComparative Effects of Quinoa, Buckwheat, Bulgur, and Rice on Cardiometabolic Health in Adults with Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Study.
topicQuinoa Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimNevertheless, the number of human studies is limited, and existing studies have methodological variations to state cumulative and evidence-based consumption recommendations.
evidence level4
citationOztekin Y (2026)
sourceA Narrative Review on Pseudocereals and Cardiometabolic Health: Biological Mechanisms and Evidence from Human Studies.
topicQuinoa Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimConclusions: Despite the potential protective effects of pseudocereals on cardiometabolic health, well-designed, controlled human studies are needed to elucidate the outcomes and provide clear evidence of the role of pseudocereals in relation to cardiometabolic effects.
evidence level4
citationOztekin Y (2026)
sourceA Narrative Review on Pseudocereals and Cardiometabolic Health: Biological Mechanisms and Evidence from Human Studies.
topicQuinoa Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimBackground/Objectives : Demand for functional foods is growing due to the desire to prevent cardiometabolic disorders.
evidence level4
citationOztekin Y (2026)
sourceA Narrative Review on Pseudocereals and Cardiometabolic Health: Biological Mechanisms and Evidence from Human Studies.
topicQuinoa Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimPseudocereals, particularly quinoa, buckwheat, and amaranth, stand out for their functional properties related to cardiometabolic health.
evidence level4
citationOztekin Y (2026)
sourceA Narrative Review on Pseudocereals and Cardiometabolic Health: Biological Mechanisms and Evidence from Human Studies.