Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet
Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet
- MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2019
- 1 online resource (274 p.)
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Growing evidence shows that a dietary pattern inspired by Mediterranean dietprinciples is associated with numerous health benefits. A Mediterranean-typediet has been demonstrated to exert a preventive effect toward cardiovasculardiseases, in both Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean populations. Part ofthese properties may depend on a positive action toward healthier metabolism,decreasing the risk of diabetes and metabolic-syndrome-related conditions.Some studies also suggested a potential role in preventing certain cancers. Finally,newer research has showed that a higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet isassociated with a lower risk of cognitive decline, depression, and other mentaldisorders. Overall, a better understanding of the key elements of this dietarypattern, the underlying mechanisms, and targets, are needed to corroboratecurrent evidence and provide insights on new and potential outcomes.ThisSpecial Issue welcomes original research and reviews of literature concerningthe Mediterranean diet and various health outcomes:Observational studies onestablished nutritional cohorts (preferred), case-control studies, or populationsample on the association with non-communicable diseases;Level of evidenceon the association with human health, including systematic reviews and metaanalyses;Evaluation of application of Mediterranean diet principles in non-Mediterranean countries;Description of mechanisms of action, pathways, andtargets at the molecular level, including interaction with gut microbiota.
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9783039214938 9783039214945 books978-3-03921-494-5
10.3390/books978-3-03921-494-5 doi
adolescents athletes barriers BMI cardiovascular disease cardiovascular risk catechins child health childbearing age childhood obesity children cognitive decline cohort dairy dementia depressive symptoms diabetes diet diet quality dietary change dietary intake dietary intervention dietary intervention study DNA damage DNA repair epidemiology fish food groups fruit glucose control health communication healthy lifestyle hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-HPA axis immune system Italy Mediterranean diet Mediterranean Diet Mediterranean diet pyramid mental health metabolomics microbiome motivational climate n/a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease noncommunicable diseases nutrition nuts obesity offspring olive oil physical activity plasma lipids pregnancy prevention public health policy quality of life questionnaire relative Mediterranean diet score resveratrol risk factors self-concept sleep quality socioeconomic factors Spain sports telomere length translation university students vegetable weight status whole-grain wine
Open Access
Growing evidence shows that a dietary pattern inspired by Mediterranean dietprinciples is associated with numerous health benefits. A Mediterranean-typediet has been demonstrated to exert a preventive effect toward cardiovasculardiseases, in both Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean populations. Part ofthese properties may depend on a positive action toward healthier metabolism,decreasing the risk of diabetes and metabolic-syndrome-related conditions.Some studies also suggested a potential role in preventing certain cancers. Finally,newer research has showed that a higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet isassociated with a lower risk of cognitive decline, depression, and other mentaldisorders. Overall, a better understanding of the key elements of this dietarypattern, the underlying mechanisms, and targets, are needed to corroboratecurrent evidence and provide insights on new and potential outcomes.ThisSpecial Issue welcomes original research and reviews of literature concerningthe Mediterranean diet and various health outcomes:Observational studies onestablished nutritional cohorts (preferred), case-control studies, or populationsample on the association with non-communicable diseases;Level of evidenceon the association with human health, including systematic reviews and metaanalyses;Evaluation of application of Mediterranean diet principles in non-Mediterranean countries;Description of mechanisms of action, pathways, andtargets at the molecular level, including interaction with gut microbiota.
Creative Commons
English
9783039214938 9783039214945 books978-3-03921-494-5
10.3390/books978-3-03921-494-5 doi
adolescents athletes barriers BMI cardiovascular disease cardiovascular risk catechins child health childbearing age childhood obesity children cognitive decline cohort dairy dementia depressive symptoms diabetes diet diet quality dietary change dietary intake dietary intervention dietary intervention study DNA damage DNA repair epidemiology fish food groups fruit glucose control health communication healthy lifestyle hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-HPA axis immune system Italy Mediterranean diet Mediterranean Diet Mediterranean diet pyramid mental health metabolomics microbiome motivational climate n/a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease noncommunicable diseases nutrition nuts obesity offspring olive oil physical activity plasma lipids pregnancy prevention public health policy quality of life questionnaire relative Mediterranean diet score resveratrol risk factors self-concept sleep quality socioeconomic factors Spain sports telomere length translation university students vegetable weight status whole-grain wine