Duration of Lactation and Maternal Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death of women across all ages, and targeting modifiable risk factors, such as those comprised in metabolic syndrome (MetS) (e.g., waist circumference, lipid profile, blood pressure, and blood glucose), is of great importance. An inverse associati...
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| description | Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death of women across all ages, and targeting modifiable risk factors, such as those comprised in metabolic syndrome (MetS) (e.g., waist circumference, lipid profile, blood pressure, and blood glucose), is of great importance. An inverse association between lactation and CVD has been suggested, and lactation may decrease the risk of MetS. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined how lactation may affect the development and prevalence of MetS in women. A literature search was performed using Cinahl, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed. A total of 1286 citations were identified, and finally, ten studies (two prospective and eight cross-sectional) were included. Seven studies (two prospective and five cross-sectional) revealed associations between lactation and MetS, suggesting that breastfeeding might prevent or improve metabolic health and have a protective role in MetS prevention. This protective role might be related to the duration of lactation; however, a lack of controlling for potential confounders, such as parity, might inflict the results. The pooled effect was non-conclusive. Additional research is required to further explore the duration of lactation and its potential role in improving or reversing MetS and its components. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-324bd7c826d6455c90f55b50f5995bce2023-11-20T12:41:42ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432020-09-01129271810.3390/nu12092718Duration of Lactation and Maternal Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisChristine Tørris0Ann Kristin Bjørnnes1Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, NorwayHealth Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, NorwayCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death of women across all ages, and targeting modifiable risk factors, such as those comprised in metabolic syndrome (MetS) (e.g., waist circumference, lipid profile, blood pressure, and blood glucose), is of great importance. An inverse association between lactation and CVD has been suggested, and lactation may decrease the risk of MetS. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined how lactation may affect the development and prevalence of MetS in women. A literature search was performed using Cinahl, Embase, Web of Science, and PubMed. A total of 1286 citations were identified, and finally, ten studies (two prospective and eight cross-sectional) were included. Seven studies (two prospective and five cross-sectional) revealed associations between lactation and MetS, suggesting that breastfeeding might prevent or improve metabolic health and have a protective role in MetS prevention. This protective role might be related to the duration of lactation; however, a lack of controlling for potential confounders, such as parity, might inflict the results. The pooled effect was non-conclusive. Additional research is required to further explore the duration of lactation and its potential role in improving or reversing MetS and its components.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/9/2718breastfeedinglactationmaternal healthwomengendermetabolic syndrome |
| spellingShingle | Christine Tørris Ann Kristin Bjørnnes Duration of Lactation and Maternal Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Nutrients breastfeeding lactation maternal health women gender metabolic syndrome |
| title | Duration of Lactation and Maternal Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_full | Duration of Lactation and Maternal Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Duration of Lactation and Maternal Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Duration of Lactation and Maternal Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_short | Duration of Lactation and Maternal Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_sort | duration of lactation and maternal risk of metabolic syndrome a systematic review and meta analysis |
| topic | breastfeeding lactation maternal health women gender metabolic syndrome |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/9/2718 |
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