(1) Background: Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is responsible for a large part of many health
benefits associated to Mediterranean diet as it is a fundamental ingredient of this diet. The …

The Mediterranean diet (MD) may provide metabolic benefits but no systematic review to
date has examined its effect on a multitude of outcomes related to metabolic health. This …

Research has shown that a greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with a
reduced risk of major chronic disease. However, the existing literature leads to debate for …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Western countries,
representing almost 30% of all deaths worldwide. Evidence shows the effectiveness of …

Several studies indicated how dietary patterns that were obtained from nutritional cluster
analysis can predict disease risk or mortality. Low-grade chronic inflammation represents a …

Advances in Medical Biochemistry, Genomics, Physiology, and Pathology Page 1 Chapter 24
The Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet. Does [Only] Olive Oil Matter? Alessandra Mazzocchi …

The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based, antioxidant-rich, unsaturated fat dietary pattern that
has been consistently associated with lower rates of noncommunicable diseases and total …

The Mediterranean diet is considered as the foremost dietary regimen and its adoption is
associated with the prevention of degenerative diseases and an extended longevity. The …

Polyphenols are a large family of phytochemicals with great chemical diversity, known to be
bioactive compounds of foods, species, medicinal plants and nutraceuticals. These …

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 …