Recent data on Mediterranean diet, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and life expectancy

Abstract

Benefi ts of dietary moderation when on a mediterranean diet type (MD) have been known for well over half a century. In the past, there has been a vigorous renewal of interest in preventive potential of MD. This review is unique, by focusing on the very recent confi rmatory data on the MD, all published within the fi rst half of 2014. Benefi ts of MD in preventing and reducing cardiovascular disorders (CVD), known before, have been strongly confi rmed. While there is little doubt regarding potential benefi t of MD for obesity, diabetes type II, metabolic syndrome and fatty liver, critical evaluation has to be aimed at reported benefi ts of MD in such widely metabolic diverse disorders as cancer, pulmonary disease and cognition defects, including Alzheimer disease (Ref. 20). Text in PDF www.elis.sk.

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