Nutrition Interventions for Lowering Cardiovascular Risk After Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Systematic Review

Macphail, Meghan G.; Juul, Sonje; Wollny, Krista; Negre, Judeah Y.; Metcalfe, Amy; Chaput, Kathleen H.; Butalia, Sonia; Nerenberg, Kara A.

doi:10.1016/j.cjco.2023.10.018

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“…Lifestyle modification is the primary approach to reducing cardiovascular risk in these women [ 116 , 126 ]. While many have investigated the MD for the prevention and treatment of GDM or HDP [ 86 , 127 , 128 ], there are few dietary interventions [ 129 , 130 ] that have assessed the postpartum period, and only two MD interventions [ 82 , 83 ]. In a Spanish cohort of 260 women with past GDM, Perez-Ferre et al [ 82 ] conducted a 2-h group intervention that focused on the Mediterranean lifestyle and found that the intervention group had reduced incidence of impaired glucose intolerance.…”

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Cardiovascular Disease and the Mediterranean Diet: Insights into Sex-Specific Responses

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Nutrients

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality and disease burden in women globally. A healthy diet is important for the prevention of CVD. Research has consistently favoured the Mediterranean diet as a cardio-protective diet. Several studies have evaluated associations between the Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular outcomes, including traditional risk factors like hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and obesity. In addition, consistent evidence suggests that the components of the Mediterranean diet have a synergistic effect on cardiovascular risk due to its anti-inflammatory profile and microbiome effects. While the benefits of the Mediterranean diet are well-established, health advice and dietary guidelines have been built on largely male-dominant studies. Few studies have investigated the beneficial associations of the Mediterranean diet in sex-specific populations, including those with non-traditional risk factors that are specific to women, for instance polycystic ovarian syndrome and high-risk pregnancies, or more prevalent in women, such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Therefore, this review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current evidence regarding the Mediterranean diet in women in relation to cardiovascular health outcomes.

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