Metabolic syndrome is defined by a constellation of interconnected physiological,
biochemical, clinical, and metabolic factors that directly increases the risk of cardiovascular …

The interaction between nutrition and the immune system is very complex. In particular, at
every stage of the immune response, specific micronutrients, including vitamins and …

Background Mediterranean and low-fat diets are effective in the primary prevention of
cardiovascular disease. We did a long-term randomised trial to compare the effects of these …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to meta-analyze epidemiological studies and clinical
trials that have assessed the effect of a Mediterranean diet on metabolic syndrome (MS) as …

Legumes (including alfalfa, clover, lupins, green beans and peas, peanuts, soybeans, dry
beans, broad beans, dry peas, chickpeas, and lentils) represent an important component of …

Background: Little evidence exists on the effect of an energy-unrestricted healthy diet on
metabolic syndrome. We evaluated the long-term effect of Mediterranean diets ad libitum on …

Background A few observational studies have found an inverse association between
adherence to a Mediterranean diet and the risk of depression. Randomized trials with an …

Diet plays a role in the onset and progression of metabolic disorders, including metabolic
syndrome (MetS). We aimed to systematically review and conduct a quantitative meta …

Diet is a crucial variable for a healthy life. A rapidly growing number of studies in recent
years support the hypothesis that the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) has a beneficial effect on …

AIM: The study of dietary patterns offers a comprehensive, real-life approach towards
examining the complex diet and disease relationship. The simultaneous association of …