The Mediterranean diet and menopausal health: An EMAS position statement

Abstract

Introduction: Globally, 985 million women are aged 50 and over, leading to increasing concerns about chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, dementia, and cognitive decline, which can adversely affect quality of life and independent living. Aim: To evaluate the evidence from observational studies and randomized trials on the effects of the Mediterranean diet on short-and long-term menopausal health: estrogen deficiency symptoms, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cognitive and menta…