Exploring the path of Mediterranean diet on 10-year incidence of cardiovascular disease: The ATTICA study (2002–2012)

Panagiotakos, Demosthenes Β.; Georgousopoulou, Ekavi; Pitsavos, Christos; Chrysοhoou, Christina; Skoumas, Ioannis; Pitaraki, Evangelia; Georgiopoulos, G; Ntertimani, Maria; Christou, A.; Stefanadis, Christodoulos

doi:10.1016/j.numecd.2014.09.006

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“…Moreover, the PUFA content of canola oil can downregulate the VLDL-c and apolipoprotein-B100 synthesis, which can lower serum TG concentrations (12,15). Previous studies have reported that a dietary pattern with a higher amount of PUFA can decrease serum LDL-c and TC, but not TG and HDL-c (16,17). In the present study, canola oil supplementation caused a marginally signi cant reduction in the LDL-c and TC concentrations (Table4).…”

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The effects of canola and olive oils on lipid profile and fatty liver compared to sunflower oil in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

Yahay

Heidari

Allameh

et al. 2020

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BackgroundPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinopathies and metabolic disorders in women during their reproductive years and is often associated with dyslipidaemia and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk factors. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary intervention with canola and olive oils in comparison with sunflower oil on lipid profile and fatty liver severity among women with PCOS.MethodThis study was a 10 weeks intervention including 72 women with PCOS. Patients were randomly assigned to three groups to receive 25 g/day canola, olive, or sunflower oils for 10 weeks. The primary outcome was any changes in the lipid profile and the secondary outcome was a change in fatty liver severity.ResultAt the end of the study, 72 patients with a mean age of 29.31 were analyzed. Canola oil consumption led to a significant reduction in serum levels of triglycerides and TC/HDL (p = 0.021), LDL/HDL (p = 0.047), and TG/HDL (p = 0.001) ratios, but there was no significant reduction in lipid profile following olive oil consumption. Moreover, both the canola (p < 0.001) and olive oils (p = 0.005) could significantly reduce the fatty liver grade.ConclusionOverall, compared to the olive and sunflower oils, significant improvements in lipid profile and liver function were observed following consumption of canola oil in women with PCOS.Trial registrationIR.MUI.RESEARCH.REC.1397.315. Registered 30 JUNE 2019 - Retrospectively registered, https://www.irct.ir/trial/38684

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The effects of canola and olive oils on lipid profile and fatty liver compared to sunflower oil in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

Yahay

Heidari

Allameh

et al. 2020

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“…In particular, a number of studies have shown that adoption of a Mediterranean-like dietary pattern [1] improves the health status [2], decreases morbidity and mortality [3] and reduces the total lifetime costs [2]. Benefits have been demonstrated in terms of decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) [4][5][6], obesity [7], metabolic syndrome [8,9] and type-2 diabetes [10-13], as well as of certain types of neurodegenerative diseases and late-life cognitive disorders [14-17] and cancers [18][19][20][21][22]. Moreover, in the elderly, such dietary pattern has been reported to prolong survival [23] and reduce bone loss in subjects with osteoporosis supplemented with vitamin D [24,25].…”

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Nutrition behaviour and compliance with the Mediterranean diet pyramid recommendations: an Italian survey-based study

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Vaccaro²,

Coletta³

et al. 2019

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Purpose Adopting a Mediterranean-like dietary pattern may help in preventing several chronic diseases. We assessed the eating behaviour and compliance with the Mediterranean diet pyramid recommendations in Italy. Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted in subjects aged ≥ 20 years. A 14-question survey based on the updated Mediterranean diet pyramid was launched online from April 2015 to November 2016. At test completion, a personalized pyramid displaying the possible deficiencies and/or excesses was generated, that could be the basis to plan diet and lifestyle modifications. Results Overall, 27,540 subjects completed the survey: the proportion of females (75.6%), younger subjects (20.7%) and people with a University degree (33.1%) resembled those of the Italian population of Internet users rather than of the general population. 37.8% of participants declared a sedentary lifestyle, including 29.6% of those aged 20-29 years. A lower-thanrecommended intake of all food categories included in the Mediterranean diet pyramid, along with excess of sweets, red and processed meats, emerged, that may affect health in the long term. Low adherence to recommendations was observed especially among females and older people. Notably, a discrepancy surfaced between the responders' perceived and actual behaviour toward the regular consumption of fruits and vegetables (81.8% vs 22.7-32.8%, respectively). Conclusions The nutritional habits and lifestyle of Italian participants are poorly adherent to the Mediterranean diet recommendations. The personalized pyramid tool may help in raising the awareness of individuals and their families on where to intervene, possibly with the support of healthcare professionals, to improve their behaviour. Level of evidence Level V, cross-sectional descriptive study.

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“…400 BC), the concept of "food as medicine and medicine as food" has been followed and practiced among the different Western cultures. In the last few decades, several studies have shown that the Mediterranean diet can improve human health [1][2][3], particularly in relation to: a lower prevalence of cardiovascular disease [4][5][6][7][8][9], a possible effect on body weight and obesity regulation [10][11][12], a lower risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus [13][14][15], and to longevity improvement [2,16].…”

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Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

2017

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A study on wild edible resources has been performed in the western part of Granada Province (Spain) using ethnobotanical methods. We document and analyze knowledge concerning wild edible plants and mushrooms and their folk medicinal uses in the study area. Several botanical features and use characteristics have been analyzed for the species included, with special attention to their medicinal uses, highlighting a large number of edible-medicinal species. Local importance of the medicinal uses for these resources has been confirmed. Up to 135 species are gathered from the wild in the study area, from which 46 can be considered folk functional foods. In addition, 45 crop plants with uncommon edible or medicinal uses are included, 29 of these being considered functional foods as well. Therefore, a total of 75 plant species are used as edible medicines which serve to treat 36 different conditions. The local concept of food and medicine regarding wild plant resources seems not to be well established. Studies on the pharmacological properties of these foods are needed in order to establish their real or potential benefits for the treated affections.

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Exploring the path of Mediterranean diet on 10-year incidence of cardiovascular disease: The ATTICA study (2002–2012)

Cited by 53 publications

References 29 publications

The effects of canola and olive oils on lipid profile and fatty liver compared to sunflower oil in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

The effects of canola and olive oils on lipid profile and fatty liver compared to sunflower oil in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

Nutrition behaviour and compliance with the Mediterranean diet pyramid recommendations: an Italian survey-based study

Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

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