Mediterranean Diet and Quality of Life in Adults: A Systematic Review
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 577 - 577
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Background/Objectives:
With
the
increasing
life
expectancy
and,
as
a
result,
aging
of
global
population,
there
has
been
rise
in
prevalence
chronic
conditions,
which
can
significantly
impact
individuals’
health-related
quality
life,
multidimensional
concept
that
comprises
an
individual’s
physical,
mental,
and
social
wellbeing.
While
balanced,
nutrient-dense
diet,
such
Mediterranean
is
widely
recognized
for
its
role
disease
prevention,
particularly
reducing
risk
cardiovascular
diseases
certain
cancers,
potential
benefits
extend
beyond
these
well-known
effects,
showing
promise
improving
physical
mental
wellbeing,
promoting
life.
Methods:
A
systematic
search
scientific
literature
electronic
databases
(Pubmed/Medline)
was
performed
to
identify
potentially
eligible
studies
reporting
on
relation
between
adherence
diet
published
up
December
2024.
Results:
total
28
were
included
this
review,
comprising
13
conducted
among
general
population
15
involving
various
types
patients.
Overall,
most
showed
significant
association
HRQoL,
with
results
retrieved
domains
suggesting
seems
play
relevant
both
people
affected
by
conditions
inflammatory
basis.
Conclusions:
Adherence
provides
preventing
managing
commonly
associated
populations.
Furthermore,
it
enhances
overall
health
individuals,
ultimately
supporting
more
effective
less
invasive
treatment
approaches
diseases.
Language: Английский
ACCESSING SATISFACTION WITH DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS AMONG PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN UKRAINE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Medical Science of Ukraine (MSU),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(1), P. 37 - 44
Published: March 31, 2025
Background.
Nutrition
knowledge
is
a
potential
tool
for
improving
disease
management
in
multiple
sclerosis
(MS).
Understanding
how
patients
perceive
and
utilize
dietary
advice
crucial
optimizing
support
strategies
to
improve
MS
course
management.
Aim:
To
evaluate
patient
satisfaction
with
advice,
explore
awareness
the
need
tailored
educational
materials.
Materials
methods.
A
total
of
52
diagnosed
(MS)
participated
this
single-center
survey-based
cross-sectional
study.
Data
were
collected
through
structured
online
questionnaires
from
receiving
treatment
at
Kyiv
City
Clinical
Hospital
№4
Ukraine
between
November
2024
January
2025,
descriptive
statistics
calculated.
Results.
59
invited
participate
survey,
7
declining
participate.
The
median
age
was
36
(IQR:
29-42).
group
included
38
(65,4%)
inpatient
14
(34,6%)
outpatient
participants,
65,4%
being
female.
Patients
categorized
as
having
relapsing-remitting
(86.5%),
primary
progressive
(9.6%),
secondary
(3.9%)
forms
MS.
majority
(70.6%)
considered
nutrition
recommendations
important,
while
49%
initiated
dialogue
about
physicians,
67.4%
sought
information
online.
Satisfaction
resources
averaged
3.7/5
(n=30),
compared
3.6/5
(n=23)
provided
by
physicians.
Conclusion.
This
study
indicates
moderate
physicians-provided
sources,
underscoring
necessity
improvement.
value
express
interest
evidence-based
guidance,
highlighting
better
Language: Английский
Effect of Mediterranean diet on body mass index and fatigue severity in patients with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(18), P. e37705 - e37705
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Language: Английский