Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are reactive intermediates of molecular oxygen that act as
important second messengers within the cells; however, an imbalance between generation …

Objectives To summarise the evidence about the efficacy of a Mediterranean diet on the
management of type 2 diabetes and prediabetic states. Design A systematic review of all …

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 …

The emerging role of chronic inflammation in the major degenerative diseases of modern
society has stimulated research into the influence of nutrition and dietary patterns on …

Background Endothelial dysfunction is a crucial step in atherosclerosis development, and its
severity is determinant for the risk of cardiovascular recurrence. Diet may be an effective …

Dietary patterns high in refined starches, sugar, and saturated and trans-fatty acids, poor in
natural antioxidants and fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and poor in omega-3 …

Healthy lifestyle and diet are associated with significant reduction in risk of obesity, type 2
diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Oxidative stress and the imbalance between …

Objectives: The consumption of strict vegetarian diets with no animal products is associated
with low blood pressure (BP). It is not clear whether less strict plant-based diets (PBDs) …

One of the major challenges of cardiovascular primary prevention approach is the absence
of early biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction which may be useful for identifying at-risk …

Background High adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MD) is associated with reduced all-
cause and cardiovascular mortality risk. To our knowledge, there is no systematic review …