Quinoa or Corn Flakes to Prevent Peripheral Inflammation after Menopause?

Carvalho FG De, Santos R de S,

Abstract

Background: Postmenopausal women are susceptible to develop chronic diseases due to the hypoestrogenism. Considering that whole grains contain bioactive components, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of quinoa and corn flakes intake on blood inflammatory markers and urinary enterolignans of a group of sedentary overweight postmenopausal women.