Effects of the Mediterranean diet on the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
This
systematic
review
aimed
to
summarise
the
current
knowledge
regarding
effects
of
Mediterranean
diet
(MD)
on
secondary
prevention
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs).
A
search
was
done
Web
Sciences,
PubMed,
Scopus,
and
Google
Scholar
databases
until
January
2025.
The
majority
included
studies
(15
16
RCTs)
supported
role
MD
following
in
CVDs.
According
RCT
results,
patients
group
had
lower
deaths,
non-fatal
myocardial
infarction,
other
events.
They
also
healthier
lipid
profiles
blood
fatty
acids,
higher
flow-mediated
dilation
endothelial
progenitor
cell
levels,
cells
compared
a
low-fat
diet.
However,
both
control
(low-fat
diet)
groups
promoted
similar
decreases
pressure
body
mass
index.
findings
this
suggested
that
adherence
could
be
beneficial
CVD.
Language: Английский
Mediterranean Diet and Biomarkers in At-Risk Groups
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Recommended Diet Therapy of Mediterranean Diet (MD) and Low Carbohydrate Diet (LCD)
Published: July 2, 2024
To
maintain
health
and
achieve
longevity,
an
adequate
diet
is
crucial,
such
as
the
Mediterranean
(MD)
low-carbohydrate
(LCD).
The
MD
characterized
by
whole
grains,
fruits,
vegetables,
less
red
meat,
more
fish,
four
eggs
per
week.
may
reduce
risk
of
heart
disease,
stroke,
dementia,
depression.
LCD
shows
remarkable
weight
reduction
in
a
short
period,
but
there
be
probable
rebound
effect
within
six
months.
In
Japanese
cuisine,
intake
fermented
soy
foods
natto
miso
can
lower
death.
As
recommendation,
started
first,
followed
for
long
term.
Language: Английский
Fluctuations in Mediterranean Diet Adherence Pre- and Post-Pandemic: A Study of Portuguese Cohorts 2019–2024
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 3372 - 3372
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
Background/Objectives:
The
Mediterranean
Diet
(MD)
is
a
lifestyle
offering
numerous
health
benefits.
Nevertheless,
the
adherence
to
MD
moderate
even
in
countries.
While
sociodemographic
factors
influence
adherence,
additional
impacts
occurred
due
COVID-19
pandemic.
This
cross-sectional
longitudinal
study
with
three
cohorts
of
Portuguese
adults
analyzes
before,
during,
and
after
pandemic,
explores
effect
variables.
Methods:
Sociodemographic
factors,
habits,
were
assessed
years
2019,
2021,
2024
an
online
self-filled
questionnaire.
was
measured
Adherence
Screener
(MEDAS).
Results:
MEDAS
score
increased
significantly
(p
<
0.05)
from
2019
2021
(6.2
±
0.7
7.7
0.1),
followed
by
significant
decrease
(7.2
0.1)
relative
which
more
pronounced
participants
higher
income.
Accordingly,
trend
healthier
food
choices
observed
decline
2024.
Of
note
increase
red
meat
consumption
2021.
Respondents
who
consumed
mostly
men,
employed,
or
stable
relationship.
Most
respondents
practiced
sport
“Never
occasionally”
(59.4
55.2%,
respectively);
2024,
this
category
reduced
(40.9%);
men
higher-income
likely
meet
recommended
activity
levels.
Conclusions:
reveals
that
improvements
during
pandemic
not
sustained
as
habits
formed
confinement
fully
integrated
into
long-term
behavior.
These
findings
strengthen
need
for
targeted
public
interventions
promote
MD.
Language: Английский
Association between simple, combined lipid markers and 20-year cumulative incidence of type 2 diabetes: the ATTICA cohort study (2002–2022)
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
evaluate
the
association
between
simple,
combined
lipid
biomarkers,
and
20-year
cumulative
incidence
new
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
among
adults
participating
in
ATTICA
cohort
(2002–2022).
present
analysis
included
data
from
2000
individuals
free
T2DM
at
baseline
(age
43
±
13
years;
51%
women).
Sociodemographic,
anthropometric,
lifestyle,
clinical,
biochemical
parameters
were
collected
follow-up
examinations;
markers
evaluated.
26.3%
(95%CI
24.4,
28.3%).
All,
simple
independently
associated
with
onset.
accuracy
approximately
75%,
without
any
significant
differences
indices.
additive
correct
classification
gain
glucose
metabolism
indices
on
varied
0.9%
for
cardiometabolic
index
10.6%
LDL-cholesterol.
Lipid
profile
is
long-term
onset
T2DM.
Evaluated
through
or
markers,
profiles
can
be
utilized
identifying
improving
risk
stratification
high
T2DM,
while
also
enhancing
effectiveness
primary
prevention
measures
public
health
strategies.
Language: Английский