Chemistry of the Mediterranean Diet

Delgado, Amélia Martins; Almeida, Maria Daniel Vaz de; Parisi, Salvatore

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“…Vegetables are the most important sources of phenolic compounds (mainly flavonoids) in the MedDiet. In addition, vegetables are characterized by many other nutrients, including dietary fibre, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, folate, iron, thiamine, niacin, and choline (Delgado, Vaz‐Almeida, & Parisi, ). In several dose–response meta‐analyses of prospective observational studies, a higher consumption of vegetables has been associated with lower risk of all‐cause mortality, CHD, stroke, heart failure, Type 2 diabetes, CRC, and adiposity (Bechthold et al, ; Schlesinger et al, ; Schwingshackl, Hoffmann, Lampousi, et al, ; Schwingshackl, Schwedhelm, et al, ; Schwingshackl, Schwedhelm, Hoffmann, Lampousi, et al, ).…”

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“…Commonly consumed nuts include pistachios, almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, and walnuts. Nuts are a rich source of monounsaturated (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) including linoleic and linolenic acid, phenols, flavonoids, isoflavonoids, phytosterols and phytic acid, vitamin E, vitamin B2, folate, and fibre as well as minerals and trace elements such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and selenium (Delgado et al, ). In dose–response meta‐analyses of prospective observational studies, nut consumption has been associated with lower risk of all‐cause mortality, CHD, hypertension, and adiposity (Bechthold et al, ; Schlesinger et al, ; Schwingshackl, Schwedhelm, Hoffmann, Knuppel, et al, ; Schwingshackl, Schwedhelm, Hoffmann, Lampousi, et al, ).…”

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“…This food group includes grains as single foods (e.g., rice, oatmeal, and popcorn), as well as products that use grains as an ingredient (e.g., bread, cereals, crackers, and pasta). Whole grains are a source of nutrients such as dietary fibre, iron, zinc, manganese, folate, magnesium, copper, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, and riboflavin (Delgado et al, ). In dose–response meta‐analyses of prospective observational studies, a high consumption of whole grains has been associated with lower risk of all‐cause mortality, CHD, heart failure, Type 2 diabetes, CRC, hypertension, and adiposity (Bechthold et al, ; Schlesinger et al, ; Schwingshackl, Hoffmann, Lampousi, et al, ; Schwingshackl, Schwedhelm, Hoffmann, Knuppel, et al, ; Schwingshackl, Schwedhelm, et al, ; Schwingshackl, Schwedhelm, Hoffmann, Lampousi, et al, ).…”

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“…Typical examples are sardines, mackerel, mussels, octopus, oysters, salmon, sea bass, shrimp, squid, and tuna. The most important bioactive nutrients in fish are generally considered to be the n‐3 long‐chain PUFAs eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; Delgado et al, ). In dose–response meta‐analyses of prospective observational studies, fish/seafood intake has been associated with lower risk of all‐cause mortality, CHD, heart failure, and CRC (Bechthold et al, ; Schwingshackl, Schwedhelm, et al, ; Schwingshackl, Schwedhelm, Hoffmann, Lampousi, et al, ).…”

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“…This includes fresh salads, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumber, cabbage, rocket, radishes, garlic, onion spinach, and lettuce (Hoffman & Gerber, 2013). Vegetables are the most important sources of (Trichopoulou et al, 2003) aMedDiet (Fung et al, 2006) (Delgado, Vaz-Almeida, & Parisi, 2017). In several dose-response meta-analyses of prospective observational studies, a higher consumption of vegetables has been associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality, CHD, stroke, heart failure, Type 2 diabetes, CRC, and adiposity Schlesinger et al, 2019;.…”

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Mediterranean diet and health status: Active ingredients and pharmacological mechanisms

Schwingshackl

Morze

Hoffmann

2019

British J Pharmacology

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The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is one of the most widely described and evaluated dietary patterns in scientific literature. It is characterized by high intakes of vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, grains, fish, seafood, extra virgin olive oil, and a moderate intake of red wine. A large body of observational and experimental evidence suggests that higher adherence to the MedDiet is associated with lower risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, and cancer. Current mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of the MedDiet include reduction of blood lipids, inflammatory and oxidative stress markers, improvement of insulin sensitivity, enhancement of endothelial function, and antithrombotic function. Most likely, these effects are attributable to bioactive ingredients such as polyphenols, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, or fibre. This review will focus on both established and less established mechanisms of action of biochemical compounds contained in a MedDiet. Linked Articles This article is part of a themed section on The Pharmacology of Nutraceuticals. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v177.6/issuetoc

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Mediterranean diet and health status: Active ingredients and pharmacological mechanisms

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2019

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Effects of Foliar Applications of Zinc in the Forms of Free Mineral or Amino Acid Complexed on Qualitative Characteristics of Olive Oil

Bastam

Baninasab

Mobli

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J Americ Oil Chem Soc

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An orchard experiment was conducted during two successive years to evaluate the effectiveness of the foliar application of zinc (Zn) in mineral form (ZnSO4) or chelated with various amino acids (AAC) on the oil content, qualitative indices, and fatty acid profile of olive oil. All Zn sources were applied at a rate of 0.2% during two growth stages; at full bloom (FB) and 15 days after FB. The results showed that Zn, regardless of applied sources, accumulated more Zn in leaves and fruits compared to the control. The effectiveness of Zn‐AAC in increasing leaf and fruit Zn concentration was higher than ZnSO4. In both years, an increase in oil content and concentration of phenolic compounds and chlorophyll in the oil was observed when trees were treated with Zn, although these effects were dependent on the Zn sources. In general, the Zn‐AAC treatments, especially Zn‐methionine (Met), was more effective than ZnSO4. Zn‐AAC treatments increased the L* value and b* intensity, while decreasing the a* value of olive oil compared to the control. However, ZnSO4 had a slight or no significant effect on oil color. The oil fatty acid profile was also affected by Zn. The Zn‐Met and Zn‐Glycine (Gly) were more effective than the other Zn sources in increasing monounsaturated fatty acid, specifically oleic acid of oil in both years, respectively. These results could suggest that the application of Zn‐AAC, especially Zn‐Met and Zn‐Gly, can be considered as a new strategy to improve olive oil quality and quantity in Zn‐deficient soils.

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A Circular Economy Approach to Fish Oil Extraction

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Fish oil rich in polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids is extracted in high yield from anchovy filleting waste using d-limonene as green biosolvent in a simple solid-liquid extraction performed by mechanically stirring and maceration followed by limonene removal via evaporation under reduced pressure. As limonene is renewably obtained from waste orange peel, this method closes the materials cycle and establishes a circular economy process to obtain high quality fish oil from biowaste available worldwide in several million t/year amount. Significant economic, social and environmental benefits are anticipated.

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Chemistry of the Mediterranean Diet

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Mediterranean diet and health status: Active ingredients and pharmacological mechanisms

Mediterranean diet and health status: Active ingredients and pharmacological mechanisms

Effects of Foliar Applications of Zinc in the Forms of Free Mineral or Amino Acid Complexed on Qualitative Characteristics of Olive Oil

A Circular Economy Approach to Fish Oil Extraction

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