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For: Trichopoulou A, Martínez-González MA, Tong TYN, Forouhi NG, Khandelwal S, Prabhakaran D, Mozaffarian D, de Lorgeril M. Definitions and potential health benefits of the Mediterranean diet: views from experts around the world. BMC Med 2014;12:112. [PMID: 25055810 PMCID: PMC4222885 DOI: 10.1186/1741-7015-12-112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 376] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2014] [Accepted: 06/10/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open

For:	Trichopoulou A, Martínez-González MA, Tong TYN, Forouhi NG, Khandelwal S, Prabhakaran D, Mozaffarian D, de Lorgeril M. Definitions and potential health benefits of the Mediterranean diet: views from experts around the world. BMC Med 2014;12:112. [PMID: 25055810 PMCID: PMC4222885 DOI: 10.1186/1741-7015-12-112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 376] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2014] [Accepted: 06/10/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open

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Hegazy MA, Ahmed SM, Sultan SM, Afifi OF, Mohamed MA, Azab AE, Hassanen MA, Zaben RK. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids: Friends or foes. World J Hepatol 2025;17:102286. [DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v17.i3.102286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2025] [Accepted: 03/05/2025] [Indexed: 03/26/2025] Open

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. Its prevalence is closely linked to the dramatic rise in obesity and non-communicable diseases. MASLD exhibits a progressive trajectory that may culminate in development of hepatic cirrhosis, thereby predisposing affected individuals to an elevated likelihood of hepatocarcinogenesis. Diet, especially dietary fatty acids, serves as a key link between nutrient intake and MASLD pathogenesis.

AIM

To explore the impact of various omega-6 fatty acid subtypes on the pathogenesis and therapeutic strategies of MASLD.

METHODS

A systematic literature search was conducted across Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Central, Scopus, and Embase databases from inception through June 2024 to identify all original studies linking different subtypes of omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids to the pathogenesis and management of MASLD. The search strategy explored the linkage between omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and their subtypes, including linoleic acid (LA), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), arachidonic acid, conjugated LA, and docosapentaenoic acid, in relation to MASLD and cardiometabolic risk.

RESULTS

By employing the specified search strategy, a total of 83 articles were identified as potentially eligible. During the title, abstract, and full-text screening phases, 27 duplicate records were removed, leaving 56 records for relevance screening. Of these, 43 records were excluded for reasons such as irrelevance and language restrictions (limited to English), resulting in 13 full-text articles being included for detailed assessment (10 human studies,1 animal study, and 2 review articles). Although certain subtypes, as GLA, dihomo-GLA, omega-6-derived oxylipins, and most arachidonic acid-derived eicosanoids, exhibit pro-inflammatory effects, our findings suggest that other subtypes such as LA, cis-9, trans-11 conjugated LA, and docosapentaenoic acid have beneficial effects on fatty liver, cardiometabolic risk factors, and inflammation, even at high intake levels.

CONCLUSION

The varying health effects of omega-6 fatty acids, ranging from anti-inflammatory to pro-inflammatory impacts on the liver, leave the question of their recommendation for MASLD patients unresolved. This underscores the importance of careful selection when considering omega-6 supplementation.

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Sfika M, Kasdagli MI, Naska A, Blizou M, Schoini P, Voulgareli I, Lagiou P, Loukides S, Bakakos P. Adherence to Mediterranean diet and asthma control. Results from a small study among asthmatic patients in Greece. J Asthma 2025;62:541-547. [PMID: 39401148 DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2024.2414931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2024] [Revised: 09/29/2024] [Accepted: 10/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2025]

Molani-Gol R, Rafraf M. Effects of the Mediterranean diet on the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2025:1-13. [PMID: 40011219 DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2025.2466111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 01/31/2025] [Accepted: 02/07/2025] [Indexed: 02/28/2025]

Braden-Kuhle PN, Lacy VA, Brice KN, Bertrand ME, Uras HB, Shoffner C, Fischer BE, Rana A, Willis JL, Boehm GW, Chumley MJ. A Mediterranean-style diet protects against cognitive and behavioral deficits, adiposity, and Alzheimer's disease-related markers, compared to a macronutrient-matched typical American diet in C57BL/6J mice. J Alzheimers Dis 2025:13872877251319467. [PMID: 40007076 DOI: 10.1177/13872877251319467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2025]

Latruffe N, Lizard G. Influence of Mediterranean Diet and Incidence of Global Warming on Food Habits and Plant Growth in Northern Mediterranean Latitudes: Narrative Review. Nutrients 2025;17:677. [PMID: 40005005 PMCID: PMC11858225 DOI: 10.3390/nu17040677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2025] [Revised: 01/27/2025] [Accepted: 01/29/2025] [Indexed: 02/27/2025] Open

Suárez-Moreno N, Gómez-Sánchez L, Navarro-Caceres A, Arroyo-Romero S, Domínguez-Martín A, Lugones-Sánchez C, Tamayo-Morales O, González-Sánchez S, Castro-Rivero AB, Rodríguez-Sánchez E, García-Ortiz L, Navarro-Matias E, Gómez-Marcos MA. Association of Mediterranean Diet with Cardiovascular Risk Factors and with Metabolic Syndrome in Subjects with Long COVID: BioICOPER Study. Nutrients 2025;17:656. [PMID: 40004984 PMCID: PMC11858499 DOI: 10.3390/nu17040656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2025] [Revised: 02/06/2025] [Accepted: 02/07/2025] [Indexed: 02/27/2025] Open

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Long COVID has been associated with increased cardiovascular risk and chronic low-grade inflammation, raising concerns about its long-term metabolic consequences. Given that the Mediterranean diet (MD) has shown beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk factors and inflammation in various populations, it is important to explore its potential impact on individuals with Long COVID. Therefore, the aim is to determine the association of the MD with cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in Caucasian subjects diagnosed with Long COVID.

METHODS

Cross-sectional study, 305 subjects diagnosed with Long COVID were included following the WHO criteria. Adherence to MD was evaluated with the MEDAS (Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener) with 14 items used in Prevention with Mediterranean Diet study (PREDIMED study). The criteria considered to diagnose MetS were blood pressure, glycemia, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, and waist circumference. Other CVRFs considered were tobacco consumption, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, body mass index, and baseline uric acid levels. The association between MD with CVRF and the number and components of MetS was analyzed using multiple regression models and multinomial regression.

RESULTS

The mean age was 52.75 ± 11.94 years (men 55.74 ± 12.22 and women 51.33 ± 11.57; p = 0.002), (68% women). The mean of the MEDAS questionnaire was 7.76 ± 2.37. The presented MetS were 23.6% (39.8% men and 15.9% women p < 0.001). In the multiple regression analysis, after adjusting for age and average time from acute COVID-19 infection to the date of inclusion in this study, the mean MD score showed a negative association with uric acid (β = -0.295; 95% CI: -0.496 to -0.093), BMI (β = -0.049; 95% CI: -0.096 to -0.002), the number of MetS components (β = -0.210; 95% CI: -0.410 to -0.010), and waist circumference (WC) (β = -0.021; 95% CI: -0.037 to -0.003) and a positive association with HDL cholesterol (β = -0.018; 95% CI: 0.001 to -0.037).

CONCLUSIONS

The findings of this study suggest that higher Mediterranean diet scores are associated with lower levels of uric acid, fewer MetS components, smaller waist circumference, and higher HDL cholesterol levels in individuals with Long COVID.

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Affiliation(s)

Nuria Suárez-Moreno Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain
Leticia Gómez-Sánchez Emergency Service, University Hospital of La Paz P. of Castellana, 261, 28046 Madrid, Spain;
Alicia Navarro-Caceres Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain
Silvia Arroyo-Romero Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain
Andrea Domínguez-Martín Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain
Cristina Lugones-Sánchez Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Research Network on Chronicity, Primary Care and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain
Olaya Tamayo-Morales Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Research Network on Chronicity, Primary Care and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain
Susana González-Sánchez Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Research Network on Chronicity, Primary Care and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain
Ana B. Castro-Rivero Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain
Emiliano Rodríguez-Sánchez Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Research Network on Chronicity, Primary Care and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain Department of Medicine, University of Salamanca, 28046 Salamanca, Spain
Luis García-Ortiz Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Research Network on Chronicity, Primary Care and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
Elena Navarro-Matias Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Research Network on Chronicity, Primary Care and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain
Manuel A. Gómez-Marcos Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (N.S.-M.); (A.N.-C.); (S.A.-R.); (A.D.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (O.T.-M.); (S.G.-S.); (A.B.C.-R.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (E.N.-M.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Research Network on Chronicity, Primary Care and Health Promotion (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain Department of Medicine, University of Salamanca, 28046 Salamanca, Spain

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Norouziasl R, Ghaemi S, Ganjeh BJ, Bafkar N, Shab-Bidar S. Association between breakfast nutrient density, subsequent meal quality, and overall diet quality in Iranian adults: a cross-sectional study. Sci Rep 2025;15:4994. [PMID: 39930031 PMCID: PMC11811195 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-88710-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2025] [Indexed: 02/13/2025] Open

Ayoub JJ, Haidar SA, Blaak EE, De Vries NK. Determinants of adherence to the Mediterranean diet among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus living in Mediterranean countries: a systematic review. Front Nutr 2025;12:1523995. [PMID: 39963667 PMCID: PMC11830624 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1523995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2025] [Indexed: 02/20/2025] Open

Buch A, Eldor R, Kis O, Ben-Yehuda A, Green G, Greenman Y, Barak S. Metabolic and functional factors associated with a change in resting metabolic rate among older adults with type 2 diabetes- results from the CEV-65 randomized trial. Heliyon 2025;11:e41593. [PMID: 39882482 PMCID: PMC11774767 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e41593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 12/28/2024] [Accepted: 12/30/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2025] Open

Su Y, Hao Y, Dong W, Qiu R, Zhang Y. Association between wide-ranging food intake and Parkinson's disease: a comprehensive mendelian randomization study. Sci Rep 2025;15:2374. [PMID: 39827216 PMCID: PMC11742879 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-85668-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2025] [Indexed: 01/22/2025] Open

Simancas-Racines D, Annunziata G, Verde L, Fascì-Spurio F, Reytor-González C, Muscogiuri G, Frias-Toral E, Barrea L. Nutritional Strategies for Battling Obesity-Linked Liver Disease: the Role of Medical Nutritional Therapy in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Management. Curr Obes Rep 2025;14:7. [PMID: 39797961 PMCID: PMC11724794 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-024-00597-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2025]

Arrazat L, Teil F, Nicklaus S, Marty L. Sociodemographic and behavioural determinants of vegetarian main dish selection in a French university cafeteria: A three-month observational study with repeated measures. Appetite 2025;207:107856. [PMID: 39798931 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2025.107856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2024] [Revised: 01/03/2025] [Accepted: 01/08/2025] [Indexed: 01/15/2025]

Abstract

Reducing meat consumption is crucial for improving population and planetary health. Millions of students regularly eat at university cafeterias, which offer a unique opportunity to promote meat-free meals to new generations by addressing barriers such as accessibility, price, and cooking skills. This study aimed to analyse the individual characteristics associated with the proportion of vegetarian main dish choices in a university cafeteria and to determine whether this behaviour influenced the nutritional quality and environmental impact of student meals. A sample of 257 French students who ate regularly at a large university cafeteria took part in an observational study with repeated measures. They took pictures of their meal trays each time they ate at the cafeteria for three months. They completed an online questionnaire to assess their sociodemographic characteristics and various behavioural determinants of the choice of a vegetarian main dish based on the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation Behaviour (COM-B) framework. Being a woman was the only sociodemographic characteristic significantly associated with more frequent vegetarian main dish selection. The proportion of vegetarian choices was negatively associated with attachment to meat (p < 0.001, η2 = 0.189) and positively associated with environmental knowledge (p = 0.034, η2 = 0.018) and the following food choice motives: animal welfare (p < 0.001, η2 = 0.062), health (p < 0.001, η2 = 0.044), ethics (p = 0.002, η2 = 0.039), natural content (p = 0.010, η2 = 0.026), religion (p = 0.014, η2 = 0.025), and mood (p = 0.022, η2 = 0.020). Students who chose vegetarian main dishes more frequently composed healthier (p = 0.023, η2 = 0.020) and more environmentally friendly meal trays (p < 0.001, η2 = 0.349). These findings highlight the variability in the students' propensity to choose vegetarian main dishes in a university cafeteria and its association with motivational factors in a food environment bound by design.

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Mantzioris E, Villani A, Forsyth A. The Relationship Between the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and Exercise and Sport Performance-A Scoping Review. Nutrients 2024;16:4259. [PMID: 39770881 PMCID: PMC11678181 DOI: 10.3390/nu16244259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2024] [Revised: 11/22/2024] [Accepted: 12/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2025] Open

Abstract

Background/Objectives: Athletes seek healthy diets for their health and performance. The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) has been widely studied for its health benefits. We conducted a scoping review of the scientific literature for studies reporting on the relationship between MedDiet adherence and performance and health outcomes in athletes. Methods: Five bibliographic databases were searched from inception to December 2023. We included studies with any competing, recreational, professional, elite, or occupational athlete (of any age) who played a physical sport as part of a team or as an individual, in which the MedDiet was used as an intervention, or adherence was measured. A total of 7993 unique records were identified, screened, and assessed for eligibility. Results: A total of 32 studies were included: 23 observational studies, 6 randomised controlled trials, and 3 quasi-experimental studies. Almost all studies (n = 31) were conducted in Mediterranean countries. Anthropometrics (n = 19) and body composition (n = 12) were the two most measured outcomes. There was a wide range of athlete ages and calibres and great variability in the outcomes reported; however, there were limited reports for each outcome. Only one RCT reported on specific sport-related performance outcomes. Three RCTs provided individualised dietary recommendations for macronutrients based on sports nutrition guidelines, but only two of them assessed macronutrient intake. Conclusions: This is the first scoping review of MedDiet adherence on outcomes related to sport. We found a limited evidence base across different sports and athletes, with few studies conducted outside of Mediterranean countries. Importantly, more intervention studies are needed to provide high-level causal evidence on the impact of the MedDiet pattern on performance and health outcomes in athletes.

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Hinojosa-Nogueira D, Dello Russo M, Navajas-Porras B, Delgado-Osorio A, Pérez-Burillo S, La Grutta S, Cilluffo G, Malizia V, de la Cueva SP, Lauria F, Rufián-Henares JÁ. Associations between the prevalence of asthma and dietary exposure to food contaminants in children: CHASER study. World J Pediatr 2024;20:1240-1248. [PMID: 39532762 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-024-00849-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 10/03/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024]

Faulkner P, Allen P, Costabile A, Schoemaker MH, Imakulata F, Hepsomali P. Greater resting state functional connectivity of the medial prefrontal cortex with the thalamus, caudate, and putamen in individuals who adhere to the Mediterranean style diets. Eur J Nutr 2024;64:34. [PMID: 39607478 PMCID: PMC11604750 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-024-03548-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 11/16/2024] [Indexed: 11/29/2024]

Abstract

PURPOSE

Healthy diets are believed to be associated with a reduced risk of experiencing common mental disorders (CMDs) and related symptomatology (such as ruminative thinking), and with healthier brain chemistry and structure, especially in the frontal regions implicated in CMDs, cognitive control, and food choice. Nevertheless, there is very limited research on the relationship between diet health/quality and brain function. In this study we assessed the associations between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and resting state functional connectivity (rs-FC) of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) with the whole brain and whether this connectivity would be associated with ruminative thinking as a transdiagnostic factor for CMDs.

METHODS

Thirty-seven adults (Mean Age = 25.57, SD = 7.18) completed the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) and were classified into high- and low-quality diet groups and completed the Ruminative Response Scale. All participants underwent resting-state functional MRI (fMRI) to determine whole-brain rs-FC of the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC).

RESULTS

Participants in the high MEDAS group (vs. low MEDAS group) exhibited significantly greater rs-FC of the mPFC seed with the thalamus, caudate and putamen. Additionally, the strength of rs-FC of the mPFC seed with these regions was positively associated with the MEDAS scores across groups in both crude and adjusted models. There were no significant associations between the strength of rs-FC of the mPFC seed with the cluster of voxels with the thalamus, caudate, and putamen and ruminative thinking.

DISCUSSION

This work shows that healthy dietary patterns are associated with rs-FC in the frontal-subcortical circuitry in healthy volunteers. Considering the implications of the dysregulation of this circuity, adhering to healthy dietary patterns may offer a promising alternative/complementary method to improve CMDs, cognitive control, and food choices.

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Ranogajec A, Ilić A, Benko Meštrović S, Rumbak I. Effect of Phytochemical-Rich Food Intake on Respiratory and Muscle Function in Middle-Aged Patients with COPD: A Cross-Sectional Study. Nutrients 2024;16:3962. [PMID: 39599748 PMCID: PMC11597668 DOI: 10.3390/nu16223962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2024] [Revised: 11/15/2024] [Accepted: 11/18/2024] [Indexed: 11/29/2024] Open

Calderón-Pérez L, Domingo A, del Bas JM, Gutiérrez B, Crescenti A, Rahmani D, Sarroca A, Gil JM, Goumeida K, Zhang Jin T, Güldaş M, Demir ÇE, Hamdouchi AE, Gymnopoulos LP, Dimitropoulos K, Degli Innocenti P, Rosi A, Scazzina F, Petri E, Urtasun L, Salvio G, de la Feld M, Boqué N. Switching Mediterranean Consumers to Mediterranean Sustainable Healthy Dietary Patterns (SWITCHtoHEALTHY): Study Protocol of a Multicentric and Multi-Cultural Family-Based Nutritional Intervention Study. Nutrients 2024;16:3938. [PMID: 39599724 PMCID: PMC11597679 DOI: 10.3390/nu16223938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2024] [Revised: 11/13/2024] [Accepted: 11/14/2024] [Indexed: 11/29/2024] Open

Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES

Populations in Mediterranean countries are abandoning the traditional Mediterranean diet (MD) and lifestyle, shifting towards unhealthier habits due to profound cultural and socioeconomic changes. The SWITCHtoHEALTHY project aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of a multi-component nutritional intervention to improve the adherence of families to the MD in three Mediterranean countries, thus prompting a dietary behavior change.

METHODS

A parallel, randomized, single-blinded, and controlled multicentric nutritional intervention study will be conducted over 3 months in 480 families with children and adolescents aged 3-17 years from Spain, Morocco, and Turkey. The multi-component intervention will combine digital interactive tools, hands-on educational materials, and easy-to-eat healthy snacks developed for this study. Through the developed SWITCHtoHEALTHY app, families will receive personalized weekly meal plans, which also consider what children eat at school. The engagement of all family members will be prompted by using a life simulation game. In addition, a set of activities and educational materials for adolescents based on a learning-through-playing approach will be codesigned. Innovative and sustainable plant-based snacks will be developed and introduced into the children's dietary plan as healthy alternatives for between meals. By using a full-factorial design, families will be randomized into eight groups (one control and seven interventions) to test the independent and combined effects of each component (application and/or educational materials and/or snacks). The impact of the intervention on diet quality, economy, and the environment, as well as on classical anthropometric parameters and vital signs, will be assessed in three different visits. The COM-B behavioral model will be used to assess essential factors driving the behavior change. The main outcome will be adherence to the MD assessed through MEDAS in adults and KIDMED in children and adolescents.

CONCLUSIONS

SWITCHtoHEALTHY will provide new insights into the use of sustained models for inducing dietary and lifestyle behavior changes in the family setting. It will facilitate generating, boosting, and maintaining the switch to a healthier MD dietary pattern across the Mediterranean area. Registered Trial, National Institutes of Health, ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06057324).

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Affiliation(s)

Lorena Calderón-Pérez Eurecat, Technology Centre of Catalonia, Nutrition and Health Unit, 43204 Reus, Spain; (L.C.-P.); (A.D.); (A.C.)
Alícia Domingo Eurecat, Technology Centre of Catalonia, Nutrition and Health Unit, 43204 Reus, Spain; (L.C.-P.); (A.D.); (A.C.)
Josep M. del Bas Eurecat, Technology Centre of Catalonia, Biotechnology Area, 43204 Reus, Spain; (J.M.d.B.); (B.G.)
Biotza Gutiérrez Eurecat, Technology Centre of Catalonia, Biotechnology Area, 43204 Reus, Spain; (J.M.d.B.); (B.G.)
Anna Crescenti Eurecat, Technology Centre of Catalonia, Nutrition and Health Unit, 43204 Reus, Spain; (L.C.-P.); (A.D.); (A.C.)
Djamel Rahmani Centre de Recerca en Economia i Desenvolupament Agroalimentari, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 08860 Barcelona, Spain; (D.R.); (A.S.); (J.M.G.); (K.G.); (T.Z.J.)
Amèlia Sarroca Centre de Recerca en Economia i Desenvolupament Agroalimentari, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 08860 Barcelona, Spain; (D.R.); (A.S.); (J.M.G.); (K.G.); (T.Z.J.)
José Maria Gil Centre de Recerca en Economia i Desenvolupament Agroalimentari, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 08860 Barcelona, Spain; (D.R.); (A.S.); (J.M.G.); (K.G.); (T.Z.J.)
Kenza Goumeida Centre de Recerca en Economia i Desenvolupament Agroalimentari, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 08860 Barcelona, Spain; (D.R.); (A.S.); (J.M.G.); (K.G.); (T.Z.J.)
Tianyu Zhang Jin Centre de Recerca en Economia i Desenvolupament Agroalimentari, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 08860 Barcelona, Spain; (D.R.); (A.S.); (J.M.G.); (K.G.); (T.Z.J.)
Metin Güldaş Nutrition and Dietetics Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Görükle Campus, Bursa Uludag University, 16059 Nilufer-Bursa, Turkey; Biotechnology Department, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Görükle Campus, Bursa Uludag University, 16285 Bursa, Turkey;
Çağla Erdoğan Demir Biotechnology Department, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Görükle Campus, Bursa Uludag University, 16285 Bursa, Turkey;
Asmaa El Hamdouchi Unité de Recherche Nutrition et Alimentation, National Center for Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology CNESTEN, Rabat-Kenitra 14000, Morocco;
Lazaros P. Gymnopoulos Information Technologies Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, GR 570 01 Thermi, Greece; (L.P.G.); (K.D.)
Kosmas Dimitropoulos Information Technologies Institute, Centre for Research and Technology Hellas, GR 570 01 Thermi, Greece; (L.P.G.); (K.D.)
Perla Degli Innocenti Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy (A.R.); (F.S.)
Alice Rosi Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy (A.R.); (F.S.)
Francesca Scazzina Human Nutrition Unit, Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, 43125 Parma, Italy (A.R.); (F.S.)
Eva Petri National Centre for Food Technology and Safety, 31570 San Adrian, Spain; (E.P.); (L.U.)
Leyre Urtasun National Centre for Food Technology and Safety, 31570 San Adrian, Spain; (E.P.); (L.U.)
Giuseppe Salvio ENCO Consulting, 80122 Naples, Italy; (G.S.); (M.d.l.F.)
Marco de la Feld ENCO Consulting, 80122 Naples, Italy; (G.S.); (M.d.l.F.)
Noemi Boqué Eurecat, Technology Centre of Catalonia, Nutrition and Health Unit, 43204 Reus, Spain; (L.C.-P.); (A.D.); (A.C.)

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Pasculli E, Gadaleta RM, Arconzo M, Cariello M, Moschetta A. The Role of Exogenous microRNAs on Human Health: The Plant-Human Trans-Kingdom Hypothesis. Nutrients 2024;16:3658. [PMID: 39519491 PMCID: PMC11547593 DOI: 10.3390/nu16213658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2024] [Revised: 10/25/2024] [Accepted: 10/25/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open

Abstract

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, endogenous, single-stranded RNAs that act on gene silencing at the post-transcriptional level by binding to a target messenger RNA (mRNA), leading to its degradation or inhibiting translation into functional proteins. The key role of miRNAs in development, proliferation, differentiation andapoptosis has been deeply investigated, revealing that deregulation in their expression is critical in various diseases, such as metabolic disorders and cancer. Since these small molecules initially evolved as a mechanism of protection against viruses and transposable elements, the fascinating hypothesis that they can move between organisms both of the same or different species has been postulated. Trans-kingdom is the term used to define the migration that occurs between species. This mechanism has been well analyzed between plants and their pests, in order to boost defense and increase pathogenicity, respectively. Intriguingly, in the last decades, the plant-human trans-kingdom migration via food intake hypothesis arose. In particular, various studies highlighted the ability of exogenous miRNAs, abundant in the mainly consumed plant-derived food, to enter the human body affecting gene expression. Notably, plant miRNAs can resist the strict conditions of the gastrointestinal tract through a methylation step that occurs during miRNA maturation, conferring high stability to these small molecules. Recent studies observed the anti-tumoral, immune modulator and anti-inflammatory abilities of trans-kingdom interaction between plant and human. Here, we depict the existing knowledge and discuss the fascinating plant-human trans-kingdom interaction, highlighting first the eventual role of plant miRNAs from foods on our somatic gene identity card and then the potential impact of using plant miRNAs as novel therapeutic avenues.

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Pashaei KHA, Namkhah Z, Sobhani SR. Comparison of diet quality indices for predicting metabolic syndrome in Iran: cross-sectional findings from the persian cohort study. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2024;16:253. [PMID: 39465430 PMCID: PMC11514588 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-024-01490-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 10/18/2024] [Indexed: 10/29/2024] Open

Abstract

BACKGROUND

The metabolic syndrome (MetS) comprises metabolic irregularities, including hypertension and central obesity, which are influenced by genetic, metabolic, environmental, and dietary factors. As diet and lifestyle are risk factors for MetS, it is important to know which diet quality index better predicts MetS. The aim of this study is to compare the ability of different diet quality indices in predicting MetS and to identify the most effective one.

METHODS

This cross-sectional study involved 5,206 participants aged 35 to 70 engaged in the Prospective Epidemiological Research Study in Iran (PERSIAN) cohort. Assessment of one year's food intake via a validated 134-item semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) facilitated the calculation of adherence to five diet quality indices: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), Mediterranean, Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND), Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII), and Diet Quality Indices (DQI). While bivariate Pearson correlation and binary logistic regression aided in identifying the strongest correlation and predictor for MetS among the indices.

RESULTS

This study showed a significant association between adhering to the DASH diet score, Mediterranean diet score, MIND diet score, DII score, and DQI score, and the odds of developing MetS (OR: 0.94, (95% CI: 0.93-0.95), OR: 0.85, (95% CI: 0.81-0.89), OR: 0.84, (95% CI: 0.80-0.89), OR: 1.22, (95%CI: 1.11-1.34), OR: 0.95, (95%CI 0.94-0.96) respectively). Therefore, with each unit increase in DASH diet score, Mediterranean diet score, MIND diet score, DII score, and DQI score, the odds of MetS was reduced by 5.4%, 14.5%, 15.6%, 22%, 5%, respectively. All the indices were correlated with the intake of most of the micronutrients, with the strongest correlations being observed in the DII. DASH diet score aligned with the most favourable MetS biomarker risk, while DII score primarily associated with MetS and could be considered as a predictor for MetS.

CONCLUSION

The present study's findings reveal that between all these five diet quality indices, the DASH diet score correlates strongly with a favourable biomarker risk profile, while the DII score is predominantly linked to MetS.

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Gómez-Sánchez L, Gómez-Sánchez M, García-Ortiz L, Agudo-Conde C, Lugones-Sánchez C, Gonzalez-Sánchez S, Rodríguez-Sánchez E, Gómez-Marcos MA. The Relationship between the Mediterranean Diet and Vascular Stiffness, Metabolic Syndrome, and Its Components in People over 65 Years of Age. Nutrients 2024;16:3464. [PMID: 39458459 PMCID: PMC11510127 DOI: 10.3390/nu16203464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2024] [Revised: 10/05/2024] [Accepted: 10/11/2024] [Indexed: 10/28/2024] Open

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between the Mediterranean diet (MD) and vascular stiffness and metabolic syndrome (MetS), as well as its components in individuals over the age of 65, overall and by sex.

METHODS

The subjects of the study were people over 65 years of age, with a full record of all variables analyzed from the EVA, MARK, and EVIDENT studies. Data from 1280 subjects with a mean age of 69.52 ± 3.58 years (57.5% men) were analyzed. The MD was recorded with the validated 14 item MEDAS questionnaire. MetS was defined following the guidelines of the joint scientific statement from the Programa Nacional de Educación sobre el Colesterol III. Vascular stiffness was evaluated with the VaSera VS-1500® device by measuring the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) and the brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV).

RESULTS

The mean MEDAS score was 6.00 ± 1.90, (5.92 ± 1.92 in males, 6.11 ± 1.88 in females; p = 0.036). CAVI: 9.30 ± 1.11 (9.49 ± 1.05 males, 9.03 ± 1.13 females; p = <0.001). baPWV: 15.82 ± 2.56 (15.75 ± 2.46 males, 15.92 ± 2.68 females; p = <0.001). MetS was found in 51% (49% males, 54% females; p = 0.036). Subjects with MetS had lower MD adherence and higher vascular stiffness values than subjects without MetS. Overall, we found a negative association with MD score and the number of MetS components (β = -0.168), with glycemia (β = -0.007), triglycerides (β = -0.003), waist circumference (β = -0.018), CAVI (β = -0.196) and baPWV (β = -0.065), and a positive association with HDL cholesterol (β = 0.013). Regarding sex, associations followed the same direction but without reaching statistical significance with blood glucose and triglycerides in females and with HDL cholesterol and waist circumference in males.

CONCLUSIONS

The results indicate that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet decreases vascular stiffness and the percentage of subjects with MetS, although results differed in the association with MetS components by sex.

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Leticia Gómez-Sánchez Unidad de Investigación en Atención Primaria de Salamanca (APISAL), Centro de Salud de San Juan, Avenida Portugal 83, 2º Planta, 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (L.G.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (C.A.-C.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.) Servicio de Urgencias, Hospital Universitario de La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana, 261, 28046 Madrid, Spain;
Marta Gómez-Sánchez Servicio de Urgencias, Hospital Universitario de La Paz, Paseo de la Castellana, 261, 28046 Madrid, Spain; Servicio de Hospitalización a Domicilio, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Avenida de Valdecilla, s/n, 39008 Santander, Spain
Luis García-Ortiz Unidad de Investigación en Atención Primaria de Salamanca (APISAL), Centro de Salud de San Juan, Avenida Portugal 83, 2º Planta, 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (L.G.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (C.A.-C.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.) Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Paseo de San Vicente, 182, 37007 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), Avenida Portugal 83, 2º P, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Gerencia de Atención Primaria de Salud de Castilla y León (SACyL), Avenida Portugal 83, 2º Planta, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas y del Diagnóstico, Universidad de Salamanca, C. Alfonso X el Sabio, s/n, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
Cristina Agudo-Conde Unidad de Investigación en Atención Primaria de Salamanca (APISAL), Centro de Salud de San Juan, Avenida Portugal 83, 2º Planta, 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (L.G.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (C.A.-C.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.) Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Paseo de San Vicente, 182, 37007 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), Avenida Portugal 83, 2º P, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Gerencia de Atención Primaria de Salud de Castilla y León (SACyL), Avenida Portugal 83, 2º Planta, 37005 Salamanca, Spain
Cristina Lugones-Sánchez Unidad de Investigación en Atención Primaria de Salamanca (APISAL), Centro de Salud de San Juan, Avenida Portugal 83, 2º Planta, 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (L.G.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (C.A.-C.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.) Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Paseo de San Vicente, 182, 37007 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), Avenida Portugal 83, 2º P, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Facultad de Enfermería y Fisioterapia, Universidad de Salamanca, Campus Miguel de Unamuno, C. Donantes de Sangre, s/n, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
Susana Gonzalez-Sánchez Unidad de Investigación en Atención Primaria de Salamanca (APISAL), Centro de Salud de San Juan, Avenida Portugal 83, 2º Planta, 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (L.G.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (C.A.-C.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.) Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Paseo de San Vicente, 182, 37007 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), Avenida Portugal 83, 2º P, 37005 Salamanca, Spain
Emiliano Rodríguez-Sánchez Unidad de Investigación en Atención Primaria de Salamanca (APISAL), Centro de Salud de San Juan, Avenida Portugal 83, 2º Planta, 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (L.G.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (C.A.-C.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.) Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Paseo de San Vicente, 182, 37007 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), Avenida Portugal 83, 2º P, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Gerencia de Atención Primaria de Salud de Castilla y León (SACyL), Avenida Portugal 83, 2º Planta, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Departmento de Medicina, Universidad de Salamanca, C. Alfonso X el Sabio, s/n, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
Manuel A. Gómez-Marcos Unidad de Investigación en Atención Primaria de Salamanca (APISAL), Centro de Salud de San Juan, Avenida Portugal 83, 2º Planta, 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (L.G.-S.); (L.G.-O.); (C.A.-C.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.) Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Paseo de San Vicente, 182, 37007 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), Avenida Portugal 83, 2º P, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Gerencia de Atención Primaria de Salud de Castilla y León (SACyL), Avenida Portugal 83, 2º Planta, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas y del Diagnóstico, Universidad de Salamanca, C. Alfonso X el Sabio, s/n, 37007 Salamanca, Spain Departmento de Medicina, Universidad de Salamanca, C. Alfonso X el Sabio, s/n, 37007 Salamanca, Spain

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Cendra-Duarte E, Canals J, Iglesias-Vázquez L, Jardí C, Martín-Luján F, Arija V. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet during pregnancy and behavioural problems at 4 years of age. MATERNAL & CHILD NUTRITION 2024;20:e13700. [PMID: 38990125 PMCID: PMC11574668 DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]

Affiliation(s)

Esther Cendra-Duarte Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Reus, Spain Collaborative Group on Lifestyles, Nutrition, and Tobacco (CENIT), Institut d'Investigació en Atenció Primària IDIAP Jordi Gol. Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Reus, Spain
Josefa Canals Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Reus, Spain Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Department of Psychology, Centre de Recerca en Avaluació i Mesura de la Conducta (CRAMC), Tarragona, Spain
Lucía Iglesias-Vázquez Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Reus, Spain Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain
Cristina Jardí Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Reus, Spain Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain
Francisco Martín-Luján Collaborative Group on Lifestyles, Nutrition, and Tobacco (CENIT), Institut d'Investigació en Atenció Primària IDIAP Jordi Gol. Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Reus, Spain Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain Institut d'Investigació en Atenció Primària IDIAP Jordi Gol. Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Barcelona, Spain
Victoria Arija Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Reus, Spain Collaborative Group on Lifestyles, Nutrition, and Tobacco (CENIT), Institut d'Investigació en Atenció Primària IDIAP Jordi Gol. Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Reus, Spain Institut d'Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), Tarragona, Spain Institut d'Investigació en Atenció Primària IDIAP Jordi Gol. Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Barcelona, Spain

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Garicano Vilar E, López Oliva S, Penadés BF, Sánchez Niño GM, Terrén Lora A, Sanz Rojo S, Mauro Martín IS. Mediterranean Diet Effect on the Intestinal Microbiota, Symptoms, and Markers in Patients with Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. Microorganisms 2024;12:1969. [PMID: 39458278 PMCID: PMC11509143 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12101969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2024] [Revised: 09/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/19/2024] [Indexed: 10/28/2024] Open

Castañón-Apilánez M, García-Cabo C, Martin-Martin C, Prieto B, Cernuda-Morollón E, Rodríguez-González P, Pineda-Cevallos D, Benavente L, Calleja S, López-Cancio E. Mediterranean Diet Prior to Ischemic Stroke and Potential Circulating Mediators of Favorable Outcomes. Nutrients 2024;16:3218. [PMID: 39339817 PMCID: PMC11435288 DOI: 10.3390/nu16183218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 09/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open

Affiliation(s)

María Castañón-Apilánez Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
Carmen García-Cabo Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
Cristina Martin-Martin Translational Immmunology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
Belén Prieto Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain Clinical Biochemistry Service, Laboratory of Medicine, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
Eva Cernuda-Morollón Clinical Biochemistry Service, Laboratory of Medicine, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
Pablo Rodríguez-González Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
Daniela Pineda-Cevallos Department of Physical and Analytical Chemistry, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
Lorena Benavente Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
Sergio Calleja Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
Elena López-Cancio Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain Department of Funcional Biology, Universidad de Oviedo, 33003 Oviedo, Spain

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Tain YL, Hsu CN. Maternal Dietary Strategies for Improving Offspring Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health: A Scoping Review. Int J Mol Sci 2024;25:9788. [PMID: 39337276 PMCID: PMC11432268 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25189788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2024] [Revised: 09/08/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open

Miguel-Berges ML, Larruy-García A, De Miguel-Etayo P, Jimeno-Martinez A, Torres A, Moreno LA. Weight Status Determines the Impact of a School-Based Nutrition Education Intervention on Lifestyle Behaviors in Children. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024;11:1093. [PMID: 39334625 PMCID: PMC11430318 DOI: 10.3390/children11091093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2024] [Revised: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024]

Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES

This study investigated the impact of the FLUYE school-based intervention on children's lifestyle behaviors, Mediterranean diet adherence, and emotional well-being in Spain. The objective was to promote healthy habits through nutrition education, physical activity, and emotional support within the school environment, with a focus on addressing the needs of both normal-weight and overweight/obese children.

METHODS

A total of 552 children aged 3 to 12 years participated in the study, with data collected at baseline (T0) and follow-up (T1). The intervention was designed to integrate health education into the school curriculum, emphasizing the development of personal competencies in diet, physical activity, and emotional well-being. The analysis included changes in dietary habits, screen time, physical activity, and psychosocial outcomes, with comparisons made between the normal-weight and overweight/obese groups.

RESULTS

Significant improvements were observed in water consumption and reductions in sugar-sweetened beverage intake across both weight groups. However, an increase in screen time, particularly among normal-weight children, highlighted ongoing challenges in reducing sedentary behavior. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet improved more significantly in the overweight/obese group, suggesting the program's effectiveness in promoting healthier eating patterns among at-risk children. Emotional well-being and self-esteem also saw significant enhancements, with children reporting increased feelings of pride and positivity post-intervention.

CONCLUSIONS

The FLUYE program effectively improved various aspects of children's lifestyle behaviors, particularly in dietary habits and emotional well-being. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive, school-based interventions that address both physical and psychosocial aspects of health, especially for children at higher risk for obesity.

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Affiliation(s)

María L. Miguel-Berges Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development (GENUD) Research Group, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (A.L.-G.); (P.D.M.-E.); (A.J.-M.); (L.A.M.) Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2), C/Miguel Servet 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Avda. San Juan Bosco 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red-Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), (CB15/00043), Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, Pabellón 11, Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Spain
Alicia Larruy-García Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development (GENUD) Research Group, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (A.L.-G.); (P.D.M.-E.); (A.J.-M.); (L.A.M.) Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2), C/Miguel Servet 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Avda. San Juan Bosco 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
Pilar De Miguel-Etayo Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development (GENUD) Research Group, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (A.L.-G.); (P.D.M.-E.); (A.J.-M.); (L.A.M.) Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2), C/Miguel Servet 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Avda. San Juan Bosco 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red-Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), (CB15/00043), Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, Pabellón 11, Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Spain
Andrea Jimeno-Martinez Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development (GENUD) Research Group, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (A.L.-G.); (P.D.M.-E.); (A.J.-M.); (L.A.M.) Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2), C/Miguel Servet 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Avda. San Juan Bosco 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
Antonio Torres School of Health Sciences Blanquerna, University Ramon Llull, 08022 Barcelona, Spain;
Luis A. Moreno Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development (GENUD) Research Group, University of Zaragoza, C/Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (A.L.-G.); (P.D.M.-E.); (A.J.-M.); (L.A.M.) Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2), C/Miguel Servet 177, 50013 Zaragoza, Spain Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), Avda. San Juan Bosco 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red-Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), (CB15/00043), Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, Pabellón 11, Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Spain

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Zaragoza-Martí A, Cabrera-González K, Martín-Manchado L, Moya-Yeste AM, Sánchez-Sansegundo M, Hurtado-Sánchez JA. [The importance of nutrition in the prevention of endometriosis - Systematic review]. NUTR HOSP 2024;41:906-915. [PMID: 38047410 DOI: 10.20960/nh.04909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open

Sasada T, Iino C, Sato S, Tateda T, Igarashi G, Yoshida K, Sawada K, Mikami T, Nakaji S, Sakuraba H, Fukuda S. The Impact of Japanese Dietary Patterns on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Liver Fibrosis. Nutrients 2024;16:2877. [PMID: 39275193 PMCID: PMC11397709 DOI: 10.3390/nu16172877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2024] [Revised: 08/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024] Open

Baroutis D, Kalampokas T, Katsianou E, Psarris A, Daskalakis G, Panoulis K, Eleftheriades M. The Role of the Mediterranean Diet in Assisted Reproduction: A Literature Review. Nutrients 2024;16:2807. [PMID: 39203942 PMCID: PMC11356935 DOI: 10.3390/nu16162807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open

Xiong Y, Shi X, Xiong X, Li S, Zhao H, Song H, Wang J, Zhang L, You S, Ji G, Liu B, Wu N. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: effects of mediterranean diet and low-fat diet on liver enzymes and liver fat content of NAFLD. Food Funct 2024;15:8248-8257. [PMID: 39076035 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo01461h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]

Affiliation(s)

Yalan Xiong School of Public Health, Shanghai Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Service, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
Xinyu Shi School of Public Health, Shanghai Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Service, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
Xinying Xiong School of Public Health, Shanghai Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Service, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
Shenyu Li School of Public Health, Shanghai Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Service, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
Hanhua Zhao Department of Sport Science, College of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
Hualing Song School of Public Health, Shanghai Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Service, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
Jianying Wang School of Public Health, Shanghai Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Service, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
Lei Zhang School of Public Health, Shanghai Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Service, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China.
Shengfu You Institute of Digestive Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
Guang Ji School of Public Health, Shanghai Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Service, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China. State Key Laboratory of Integration and Innovation of Classic Formula and Modern Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China Institute of Digestive Diseases, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
Baocheng Liu School of Public Health, Shanghai Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Service, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China. State Key Laboratory of Integration and Innovation of Classic Formula and Modern Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China
Na Wu School of Public Health, Shanghai Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Service, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China. State Key Laboratory of Integration and Innovation of Classic Formula and Modern Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, China

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Raad T, George E, Griffin A, Larkin L, Fraser A, Kennedy N, Tierney A. Effects of a telehealth-delivered Mediterranean diet intervention in adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis (MEDRA): a randomised controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024;25:631. [PMID: 39112976 PMCID: PMC11308202 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07742-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

To compare the effects a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) versus the Irish Healthy Eating Guidelines (HEG) on physical function and quality of life in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Ireland.

METHODS

Forty-four adults with RA were randomised (1:1) to the MedDiet or HEG for 12 weeks. The intervention included three video teleconsultations and two follow-up telephone calls facilitated by a Registered Dietitian (RD). Changes in physical function by Health Assessment Questionnaire- Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and quality of life by Rheumatoid Arthritis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RAQoL) were the primary outcomes measured. Secondary outcomes included changes in dietary adherence, physical activity by Yale Physical Activity survey (YPAS), patient-perceived pain and general health, and anthropometric measures. All measurements were administered at baseline and repeated at 6 and 12 weeks.

RESULTS

Forty participants completed the study. Participants were primarily females (87.5%), mean age was 47.5 ± 10.9 years. At the end of the intervention, participants in the MedDiet group reported significantly better physical function (p = 0.006) and quality of life (p = 0.037) compared to HEG group. From baseline to 12 weeks, physical function significantly improved in both diet groups, MedDiet (0.9 ± 0.5 to 0.5 ± 0.4 units, p < 0.001) and HEG (1.4 ± 0.7 to 1.0 ± 0.6 units, p < 0.001). Quality of life also significantly improved in the MedDiet (10.1 ± 7.5 to 4.0 ± 4.7 units, p < 0.001) and HEG group (11.25 ± 7.2 to 7.9 ± 6.4 units, p = 0.048). Physical activity improved significantly in the MedDiet (56.7 ± 28.6 to 70.6 ± 33.5 points, p = 0.01) but not within the HEG group despite similar recommendations.

CONCLUSION

Adhering to the MedDiet and Irish Healthy Eating Guidelines resulted in improvements in RA patient-reported outcomes. The changes observed in both diet groups are likely due to the improvement in overall diet quality irrespective of dietary prescription.

TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER

NCT04262505.

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Ruggiero E, Di Castelnuovo A, Costanzo S, Esposito S, De Curtis A, Persichillo M, Cerletti C, Donati MB, de Gaetano G, Iacoviello L, Bonaccio M. Olive oil consumption is associated with lower cancer, cardiovascular and all-cause mortality among Italian adults: prospective results from the Moli-sani Study and analysis of potential biological mechanisms. Eur J Clin Nutr 2024;78:684-693. [PMID: 38704428 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-024-01442-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Olive oil consumption has been reportedly associated with lower mortality rates, mostly from cardiovascular diseases, but its potential impact on cancer death remains controversial. Moreover, biological mechanisms possibly linking olive oil consumption to mortality outcomes remain unexplored.

METHODS

We longitudinally analysed data on 22,892 men and women from the Moli-sani Study in Italy (follow-up 13.1 y), to examine the association of olive oil consumption with mortality. Dietary data were collected at baseline (2005-2010) through a 188-item FFQ, and olive oil consumption was standardised to a 10 g tablespoon (tbsp) size. Diet quality was assessed through a Mediterranean diet score. Multivariable-adjusted Cox proportional hazard models, also including diet quality, were used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The potential mediating role of inflammatory, metabolic, cardiovascular and renal biomarkers on the association between olive oil intake and mortality was evaluated on the basis of change-in-estimate and associated p values.

RESULTS

Multivariable HRs for all-cause, cancer, cardiovascular and other cause mortality associated with high (>3 tbsp/d) versus low (≤1.5 tbsp/d) olive oil consumption were 0.80 (0.69-0.94), 0.77 (0.59-0.99), 0.75 (0.58-0.97) and 0.97 (0.73-1.29), respectively. Taken together, the investigated biomarkers attenuated the association of olive oil consumption with all-cause and cancer mortality by 21.2% and 13.7%, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

Higher olive oil consumption was associated with lower cancer, cardiovascular and all-cause mortality rates, independent of overall diet quality. Known risk factors for chronic diseases only in part mediated such associations suggesting that other biological pathways are potentially involved in this relationship.

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Li X, Li M, Cheng J, Guan S, Hou L, Zu S, Yang L, Wu H, Li H, Fan Y, Zhang B. Association of healthy and unhealthy plant-based diets with telomere length. Clin Nutr 2024;43:1694-1701. [PMID: 38879916 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2024.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]

Yildiz S, Downing P, Knight CJ, Frugé AD, Greene MW. Longitudinal changes in Mediterranean diet adherence and perceived benefits and barriers to its consumption in US university students. Front Nutr 2024;11:1405369. [PMID: 39015533 PMCID: PMC11250372 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1405369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open

Ganjeh BJ, Mirrafiei A, Jayedi A, Mirmohammadkhani M, Emadi A, Ehsani F, Shab-Bidar S. The relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern during early pregnancy and behavioral, mood and cognitive development in children under 1 year of age: a prospective cohort study. Nutr Neurosci 2024;27:726-733. [PMID: 37624042 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2023.2249635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]

Martínez-González MÁ, Hernández Hernández A. Effect of the Mediterranean diet in cardiovascular prevention. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE CARDIOLOGIA (ENGLISH ED.) 2024;77:574-582. [PMID: 38336153 DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2024.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]

Stowell JD, Mathers JC, Stanley M, Baran Aksakal FN, Aslett-Bentley A, Bánáti D, Bobokhidze E, Üliç Çatar Ö, Dinç Ö, Gvamichava R, Mutus B, Saunders C, Shannon OM, Tewfik I. Nutrition and public health in Georgia: reviewing the current status and inspiring improvements: a joint event of the Georgian Nutrition Society, The Nutrition Society of the UK and Ireland and the Sabri Ülker Foundation, October 2023. Br J Nutr 2024;131:2080-2089. [DOI: 10.1017/s0007114524000618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2025]

Kwon YJ, Choi JE, Hong KW, Lee JW. Interplay of Mediterranean-diet adherence, genetic factors, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease risk in Korea. J Transl Med 2024;22:591. [PMID: 38918799 PMCID: PMC11197258 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05408-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open

Gómez-Sánchez L, Gómez-Sánchez M, Tamayo-Morales O, Lugones-Sánchez C, González-Sánchez S, Martí-Lluch R, Rodríguez-Sánchez E, García-Ortiz L, Gómez-Marcos MA. Relationship between the Mediterranean Diet and Metabolic Syndrome and Each of the Components That Form It in Caucasian Subjects: A Cross-Sectional Trial. Nutrients 2024;16:1948. [PMID: 38931300 PMCID: PMC11207079 DOI: 10.3390/nu16121948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open

Abstract

The main objective of this work is to investigate the relationship between the Mediterranean diet (MD) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components in Caucasian subjects between 35 and 74 years. The secondary objective is to analyze sex differences.

METHODS

A cross-sectional trial. This study utilized data from the EVA, MARK, and EVIDENT studies, and a total of 3417 subjects with a mean age ± SD of 60.14 ± 9.14 years (57% men) were included. We followed the five criteria established in the National Cholesterol Education Program III to define MetS. The MD was assessed with the 14-item Mediterranean diet adherence screener (MEDAS) used in the PREDIMED study. Good adherence was considered when the MD value was higher than the median value.

RESULTS

The mean ± SD value of the MEDAS questionnaire was 5.83 ± 2.04 (men 5.66 ± 2.06 and women 6.04 ± 1.99; p < 0.001). Adherence to the MD was observed by 38.6% (34.3% men and 40.3% women; p < 0.001). MetS was observed in 41.6% (39.0% men and 45.2% women; p < 0.001). In the multiple regression analysis, after adjusting for possible confounders, the mean MD value showed a negative association with the number of MetS components per subject (β = -0.336), and with the different components of MetS: systolic blood pressure (β = -0.011), diastolic blood pressure (β = -0.029), glycemia (β = -0.009), triglycerides (β = -0.004), and waist circumference (β = -0.026), except with the HDL-cholesterol value which showed a positive association (β = 0.021); p < 0.001 in all cases. In the logistic regression analysis performed, we found that an increase in MD adherence was associated with a decrease in the probability of MetS (OR = 0.56) and its components: blood pressure levels ≥ 130/85 mmHg (OR = 0.63), fasting plasma glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL (OR = 0.62), triglyceride levels ≥ 150 mg/dL (OR = 0.65), waist circumference levels ≥ 88 cm in women and ≥102 cm in men (OR = 0.74), and increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol < 40 mg/dL in men and <50 mg/dL in women (OR = 1.70); p < 0.001 in all cases. The results by sex were similar, both in multiple regression and logistic regression.

CONCLUSIONS

The results found in our work indicate that the greater the adherence to the MD, the lower the probability of presenting MetS. This result is repeated in the study by sex. More studies are needed to clarify that these results can be extended to the rest of the Mediterranean countries, and to other countries outside the Mediterranean basin.

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Affiliation(s)

Leticia Gómez-Sánchez Emergency Service, University Hospital of La Paz P. of Castellana, 261, 28046 Madrid, Spain
Marta Gómez-Sánchez Home Hospitalization Service, Marqués of Valdecilla University Hospital, s/n, 39008 Santander, Spain;
Olaya Tamayo-Morales Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (O.T.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain;
Cristina Lugones-Sánchez Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (O.T.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain;
Susana González-Sánchez Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (O.T.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain;
Ruth Martí-Lluch Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; Vascular Health Research Group, Instituto Universitario para la Investigación en Atención Primaria de Salud Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), 08007 Girona, Spain Girona Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBGI), Doctor Trueta University Hospital, 17190 Girona, Spain Department of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Girona (UdG), 17003 Girona, Spain
Emiliano Rodríguez-Sánchez Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (O.T.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; Department of Medicine, University of Salamanca, 28046 Salamanca, Spain
Luis García-Ortiz Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (O.T.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; Department of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
Manuel A. Gómez-Marcos Primary Care Research Unit of Salamanca (APISAL), Salamanca Primary Care Management, Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; (O.T.-M.); (C.L.-S.); (S.G.-S.); (E.R.-S.); (L.G.-O.) Castilla and León Health Service-SACYL, Regional Health Management, 37005 Salamanca, Spain Red de Investigación en Cronicidad, Atención Primaria y Promoción de la Salud (RICAPPS), 37005 Salamanca, Spain; Department of Medicine, University of Salamanca, 28046 Salamanca, Spain

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Casini I, Ladisa V, Clemente L, Delussi M, Rostanzo E, Peparini S, Aloisi AM, de Tommaso M. A Personalized Mediterranean Diet Improves Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia. Pain Ther 2024;13:609-620. [PMID: 38683449 PMCID: PMC11111631 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-024-00598-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open

Rees J, Ryan J, Laws M, Devine A. A comprehensive examination of the evidence for whole of diet patterns in Parkinson's disease: a scoping review. Nutr Neurosci 2024;27:547-565. [PMID: 37431106 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2023.2233727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]

Abstract

Both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), a progressive neurological condition, have broad-ranging impacts on nutritional intake and dietary behaviour. Historically studies focused on individual dietary components, but evidence demonstrating ameliorative outcomes with whole-of-diet patterns such as Mediterranean and Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) is emerging. These diets provide plenty of antioxidant rich fruits, vegetables, nuts, wholegrains and healthy fats. Paradoxically, the ketogenic diet, high fat and very low carbohydrate, is also proving to be beneficial. Within the PD community, it is well advertised that nutritional intake is associated with disease progression and symptom severity but understandably, the messaging is inconsistent. With projected prevalence estimated to rise to 1.6 million by 2037, more data regarding the impact of whole-of-diet patterns is needed to develop diet-behaviour change programmes and provide clear advice for PD management. Objectives and Methods: Objectives of this scoping review of both peer-reviewed academic and grey literatures are to determine the current evidence-based consensus for best dietary practice in PD and to ascertain whether the grey literature aligns. Results and Discussion: The consensus from the academic literature was that a MeDi/MIND whole of diet pattern (fresh fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, omega-3 fish and olive oil) is the best practice for improving PD outcomes. Support for the KD is emerging, but further research is needed to determine long-term effects. Encouragingly, the grey literature mostly aligned but nutrition advice was rarely forefront. The importance of nutrition needs greater emphasis in the grey literature, with positive messaging on dietary approaches for management of day-to-day symptoms.

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McHugh A, O'Connell E, Gurd B, Rae P, George ES, Kleckner AS, Baguley BJ. Mediterranean-style dietary interventions in adults with cancer: a systematic review of the methodological approaches, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy. Eur J Clin Nutr 2024;78:463-476. [PMID: 38459161 PMCID: PMC11182747 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-024-01426-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]

Hashim M, Radwan H, Ismail LC, Faris ME, Mohamad MN, Saleh ST, Sweid B, Naser R, Hijaz R, Altaher R, Rashed E, Turki E, Kitbi MA. Determinants for Mediterranean diet adherence beyond the boundaries: a cross-sectional study from Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. J Transl Med 2024;22:513. [PMID: 38807139 PMCID: PMC11134895 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05172-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Substantial evidence embraced the nutrition competence of the Mediterranean diet (MD) as a healthy model for decreasing the risk of chronic diseases and increasing longevity, with the bonus of ensuring environmental sustainability. Measuring adherence to this diet is marginally investigated in the Arabian Gulf region, an area away from the Mediterranean region. The current study aimed to assess the MD adherence among adults in Sharjah/the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and to identify the most influential predictors for MD adherence among the study participants.

METHODS

A cross-sectional study design was employed using a self-reported, web-based electronic questionnaire that questioned sociodemographics, lifestyle factors, and familiarity with the MD. The MD adherence was assessed by the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener validated questionnaire. The adherence level was classified as low for a total score of [0-5], medium [score 6-7], and high (8-13).

RESULTS

The study included 1314 participants (age 25-52 years) comprised 822 (62.6%) females and 492 (37.4%) males. There was a moderate adherence score (5.9 ± 1.9) among the study participants. The food constituent expressed the lowest contribution to the MD was fish (9.3%), followed by fruits (12.3%), and legumes (18.3%). The multivariable linear regression analysis showed an overall significant linear trend for the association between the MD adherence score and physical activity, while nutrition information from dietitians and social media were the most two strongly related predictors for the higher adherence (β = 0.747; 95% CI 0.51-0.98, and β 0.60; 95% CI 0.269-0.93; p < 0.001, respectively). On the other side, being a smoker and from a non-Mediterranean country was associated with lower adherence scores (β = 0.538; 95% CI 0.252-0.82, p < 0.001).

CONCLUSION

The findings of the current study showed a moderate adherence, low proportion for high adherence, and a gap in the familiarity with the diet name. Being married, physically active, non-smoker, and getting nutrition information from dietitians and social media were the strongest predictors for higher adherence. It is warranted that public health and nutrition specialists/dietitians to tailor new modern approaches for promoting healthy dietary behaviours consistent with the MD.

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Affiliation(s)

Mona Hashim Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P.O. Box: 27272, United Arab Emirates. Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates.
Hadia Radwan Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P.O. Box: 27272, United Arab Emirates Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
Leila Cheikh Ismail Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P.O. Box: 27272, United Arab Emirates Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 2JD, UK
MoezAllslam Ezzat Faris Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P.O. Box: 27272, United Arab Emirates Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
Maysm N Mohamad Department of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, 15551, United Arab Emirates
Sheima T Saleh Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P.O. Box: 27272, United Arab Emirates
Bisan Sweid Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
Raghad Naser Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
Rahaf Hijaz Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
Rania Altaher Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
Eman Rashed Supreme Council of Family Affairs, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Eman Turki Supreme Council of Family Affairs, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Mahra Al Kitbi Supreme Council of Family Affairs, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Vega-Alonso T, Lozano-Alonso J, Estévez-Iglesias L, Ordax-Díez A, Arrieta-Antón E, Díaz-Rodríguez Á, Yañez-Ortega JL, Santos-Lozano A, Nuñez-Torres R, Perez-Caro M, Pita G, Pinto-Labajo R, Alonso Ramos MJ, Álamo-Sanz R, García-Montero AC, Gonzalez-Neira A. Health and wellbeing status of the long-lived individuals of the Spanish LONGECYL cross-sectional study. Arch Public Health 2024;82:77. [PMID: 38769585 PMCID: PMC11103821 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-024-01305-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open

Abstract

BACKGROUND

The increase in life expectancy and long-lived individuals is a challenge for public health and provides an opportunity to understand the determinants of longevity. However, few studies have addressed the factors associated with the health status and quality of life in a long-lived individual population. We described the perceived health, clinical status, quality of life, and dependency for activities of daily living in a representative population in Castile and Leon, Spain.

METHODS

A sample of 759 long-lived individuals aged 95 years and older was studied by the Health Sentinel Network of Castile and Leon (Spain) through a health examination and a structured questionnaire covering quality of life (EQ-5D-3), lifestyle habits, diet, working life and family health. A blood sample was taken for the study of biological and genetic markers. Chi Square and logistic regression OR with 95% confidence intervals were used to analyze the determinants of the long-lived individuals' health status. The significant level for the bivariate analysis was established at 0.05.

RESULTS

Perceived health was good, very good or excellent in 64.2%, while only 46.0% had a quality-of-life index above 0.5 (ranging from 0 to 1) and 44.1% maintained acceptable independence for activities of daily living. Quality-of-life index was higher in the oldest, (OR 7.98 [2,32-27.41]) above 100 years compared to those under 98, and men had better values for independence than women (OR 2.43 [1.40-4.29]). Cardiovascular diseases were the most prevalent (85.5%), but neurological and mental diseases and vision problems had the highest impact on quality of life and independence.

CONCLUSION

The long-lived individuals of Castile and Leon have a relatively well-preserved health status, although the perception of health is higher than that describing their quality of life and dependence. The quality of life was higher in the oldest age group and showed differences according to sex, with a better quality of life in men. Public health policies and programs should take in account the differences by sex and age as well as the prevention and control of the main conditions related with poor quality of life or dependence. Future research must include the interaction among genetic, socioeconomic, environmental, and other clinical factors in the quality of life and disability of long-lived individuals.

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Affiliation(s)

Tomás Vega-Alonso Dirección General de Salud Pública. Consejería de Sanidad, Valladolid, Spain. Consejería de Sanidad. Dirección General de Salud Pública, Paseo de Zorrilla, 1, Valladolid, 47071, España.
José Lozano-Alonso Dirección General de Salud Pública. Consejería de Sanidad, Valladolid, Spain
Lorena Estévez-Iglesias Dirección General de Salud Pública. Consejería de Sanidad, Valladolid, Spain
Ana Ordax-Díez Dirección General de Salud Pública. Consejería de Sanidad, Valladolid, Spain
Enrique Arrieta-Antón Gerencia Regional de Salud. Consejería de Sanidad. Area de Salud de Segovia, Segovia, Spain
Ángel Díaz-Rodríguez Gerencia Regional de Salud. Consejería de Sanidad. Area de Salud de Ponferrada, Ponferrada, Spain
José-Luis Yañez-Ortega Servicio Territorial de Sanidad de Burgos. Consejería de Sanidad, Burgos, Spain
Alejandro Santos-Lozano European University Miguel de Cervantes, Valladolid, Spain
Rocío Nuñez-Torres Unidad de Genotipado Humano-CEGEN, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas, Madrid, Spain
María Perez-Caro Banco Nacional de ADN, Universidad de Salamanca, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
Gillermo Pita Unidad de Genotipado Humano-CEGEN, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas, Madrid, Spain
Rosa Pinto-Labajo Banco Nacional de ADN, Universidad de Salamanca, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
María-Jesús Alonso Ramos Dirección General de Salud Pública. Consejería de Sanidad, Valladolid, Spain
Rufino Álamo-Sanz Dirección General de Salud Pública. Consejería de Sanidad, Valladolid, Spain
Andrés-C García-Montero Banco Nacional de ADN, Universidad de Salamanca, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
Anna Gonzalez-Neira Unidad de Genotipado Humano-CEGEN, Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas, Madrid, Spain

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Basso M, Zorzan I, Johnstone N, Barberis M, Cohen Kadosh K. Diet quality and anxiety: a critical overview with focus on the gut microbiome. Front Nutr 2024;11:1346483. [PMID: 38812941 PMCID: PMC11133642 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1346483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open

Zambrano AK, Cadena-Ullauri S, Ruiz-Pozo VA, Tamayo-Trujillo R, Paz-Cruz E, Guevara-Ramírez P, Frias-Toral E, Simancas-Racines D. Impact of fundamental components of the Mediterranean diet on the microbiota composition in blood pressure regulation. J Transl Med 2024;22:417. [PMID: 38702795 PMCID: PMC11067105 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05175-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open

Menta R, Rosso G, Canzoneri F. ONE QUALITY concept: a narrative perspective to unravel nutritional challenges, controversies, and the imperative need of transforming our food systems. Front Nutr 2024;11:1379159. [PMID: 38685955 PMCID: PMC11056559 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1379159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open

Yarmand S, Abdollahi N, Nejad ET, Souni F, Vali M, Nouri M, Shateri Z, Rashidkhani B. Association between adherence to a dietary approach to stop hypertension and the Mediterranean diets and risk of colorectal cancer: A matched case-control study. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2024;60:195-202. [PMID: 38479910 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]

Mostafaei R, Elahi N, Moludi J, Moradi F, Solouki L, Nachvak SM, Behrooz M. Association of Mediterranean diet pattern with disease activity in the patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A cross-sectional study on Iranian patients. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2024;60:95-101. [PMID: 38479945 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2024.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]

Abstract

BACKGROUND & AIMS

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease that causes joint erosion, as well as damage to extra-articular organs. The aim of this study was the investigation of the association between the Mediterranean diet quality index with disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

METHODS

In this cross-sectional study 184 females with rheumatoid arthritis were studied in Kermanshah, Iran. The American College of Rheumatology's 2010 criteria were used to diagnose RA. The biochemical tests including erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, rheumatoid facto, anti-nuclear antibody titration, antibodies against cyclic citrulline peptide, disease activity score 28 and the food frequency questionnaire was used to assess rheumatoid arthritis activity and the Mediterranean diet quality index, respectively. To compare the dietary intakes of participants across tertiles of Mediterranean diet score, we used Analysis of Variance. Multinomial logistic regression with three adjusted models was used to investigate the association between Mediterranean diet score with disease activity.

RESULTS

184 eligible patients with rheumatoid arthritis participated in this study. The mean age and duration of disease, body mass index, waist circumference and percent body fat did not differ significantly among the tertiles of the Mediterranean diet score (P-value>0.05). Participants in the highest tertile of Mediterranean diet score had significantly greater intakes of fruits, vegetables, fish, legume, nuts and had lowest intake of grains (refrain grain) and red and process meats to white meat ratio (P-value<0.05). There was no significant difference in terms of variables related to disease activity among the tertiles of the Mediterranean score (P-value>0.05). In multi-adjusted models, the odds ratio of Mediterranean diet scores no significant different in the third as compared to the first tertile of Mediterranean diet score (P-value>0.05).

CONCLUSION

Based on our findings there is no association between the Mediterranean diet score and disease activity of people with rheumatoid arthritis.

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Taha S, Shakhshir M, Zyoud SH. Acne Vulgaris and adherence to the mediterranean diet among university students: a case‒control study. JOURNAL OF HEALTH, POPULATION, AND NUTRITION 2024;43:41. [PMID: 38481345 PMCID: PMC10935853 DOI: 10.1186/s41043-024-00535-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/30/2024]

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Western diets, characterized by a high glycemic index and dairy content, can be risk factors for acne vulgaris. A few studies have suggested that adherence to non-Western diets, such as the Mediterranean diet (MD), may be protective against acne. This study aimed to explore the relationships between adherence to the MD and acne diagnosis and severity.

METHODS

This was a matched case‒control study carried out among university students studying health sciences to explore the relationship between adhering to the MD and an acne diagnosis. Convenience sampling was utilized for the initial recruitment of eligible participants, who were then 1:1 individually matched for age, gender, and body mass index (BMI). Adherence to the MD was assessed using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) tool, and acne severity was assessed using the Global Acne Grading System (GAGS). The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and conditional logistic regression, which included two models based on clinical data and the backward elimination technique.

RESULTS

A final sample of 121 cases was individually matched to 121 controls. Each group consisted of 28.9% males and 71.1% females, with most having a BMI within the healthy range (71.9%). Both the case (80.2%) and control groups (77.7%) demonstrated a predominant pattern of low adherence to the MD. At the bivariate level, family history significantly differed between the case and control groups (OR = 2.01, CI = 1.17-3.44), while adherence to the MD (OR = 0.86, CI = 0.46-1.60) did not reach statistical significance. According to the regression analysis, family history remained significant in the backward elimination model (aOR = 1.94, CI = 1.14-3.34), while it disappeared in the full model (aOR = 1.95, CI = 1.14-3.34). Neither model revealed a significant association between acne and the other variables. Among the participants in the case group, neither adherence to the MD nor adherence to its components was significantly associated with acne severity, except for vegetables (p = 0.022).

CONCLUSIONS

Adherence to the MD was not correlated with acne diagnosis or clinical severity. More research on the association between acne and adherence to the MD is needed, as earlier studies are few, were conducted in specific settings, and used variable methodologies. To improve the validity and reliability of the research methodology, the development of detailed and culturally adapted MD definitions and practical guides is recommended.

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Nguyen HH, Do DV, To KG, Doan HTN, Oddy WH. The Effect of Dietary Patterns on Reducing Falls and Falls Risk in Adults: A Systematic Review. Curr Nutr Rep 2024;13:15-22. [PMID: 38194079 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-023-00516-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]