The Mediterranean diet and health: A comprehensive overview

M Guasch‐Ferré, WC Willett - Journal of internal medicine, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), one of the most studied and well‐known dietary
patterns worldwide, has been associated with a wide range of benefits for health. In the …

COVID-19: the inflammation link and the role of nutrition in potential mitigation

I Zabetakis, R Lordan, C Norton, A Tsoupras - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has engulfed the world, affecting more than 180 …

Updating the mediterranean diet pyramid towards sustainability: Focus on environmental concerns

L Serra-Majem, L Tomaino, S Dernini, EM Berry… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Background: Nowadays the food production, supply and consumption chain represent a
major cause of ecological pressure on the natural environment, and diet links worldwide …

The gut microbiome modulates the protective association between a Mediterranean diet and cardiometabolic disease risk

DD Wang, LH Nguyen, Y Li, Y Yan, W Ma, E Rinott… - Nature medicine, 2021 - nature.com
To address how the microbiome might modify the interaction between diet and
cardiometabolic health, we analyzed longitudinal microbiome data from 307 male …

Oxidative stress in cardiovascular diseases: still a therapeutic target?

T Senoner, W Dichtl - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are complex entities with heterogenous pathophysiologic
mechanisms and increased oxidative stress has been viewed as one of the potential …

The Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular health: A critical review

MA Martínez-González, A Gea… - Circulation research, 2019 - Am Heart Assoc
The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), abundant in minimally processed plant-based foods, rich
in monounsaturated fat from olive oil, but lower in saturated fat, meats, and dairy products …

Food components and dietary habits: keys for a healthy gut microbiota composition

E Rinninella, M Cintoni, P Raoul, LR Lopetuso… - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
The gut microbiota is a changing ecosystem, containing trillions of bacteria, continuously
shaped by many factors, such as dietary habits, seasonality, lifestyle, stress, antibiotics use …

Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease with a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts

R Estruch, E Ros, J Salas-Salvadó… - New England journal …, 2018 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Observational cohort studies and a secondary prevention trial have shown
inverse associations between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular risk …

Unlocking plant resources to support food security and promote sustainable agriculture

T Ulian, M Diazgranados, S Pironon… - Plants, People …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Societal Impact Statement Biodiversity is essential to food security and nutrition locally and
globally. By reviewing the global state of edible plants and highlighting key neglected and …

[HTML][HTML] The Mediterranean, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diets are …

AC Van den Brink, EM Brouwer-Brolsma… - Advances in …, 2019 - Elsevier
As there is currently no cure for dementia, there is an urgent need for preventive strategies.
The current review provides an overview of the existing evidence examining the …