Mediterranean diet and metabolic syndrome: the evidence
Mediterranean diet and metabolic syndrome: the evidence
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DOI:
10.1017/s1368980009990449
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发表时间:
2009-09-01
影响因子:
3.2
通讯作者:
Salas-Salvado, Jordi
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作者:
Babio, Nancy;Bullo, Monica;Salas-Salvado, Jordi
Background: The Mediterranean diet has long been related to a lower cardiovascular disease risk; however, more recent evidences also indicate that it has a favourable effect on adiposity and type 2 diabetes.Design: Review of the available literature in relation to Mediterranean diet and metabolic syndrome.Results: Several components of Mediterranean diet patterns have been inversely related with body mass index. They are considered to be modulators of insulin resistance, can exert beneficial effects on blood pressure, improve atherogenic dyslipidemia or attenuate the inflammatory burden associated with metabolic syndrome. Furthermore, a lower prevalence of metibolic syndrome has been associated with dietary patterns rich in fruits and vegetables, nuts, olive oil, legumes and fish, moderate in alcohol and low in red meat, processed meat, refined carbohydrates and whole-fat dairy products.Conclusions: There is much evidence Suggesting that the Mediterranean diet Could serve as an anti-inflammatory dietary pattern, which Could help to fight diseases related to chronic inflammation, including metabolic syndrome.