The coronavirus-disease 2019 (COVID-19) was announced as a global pandemic by the
World Health Organization. Challenges arise concerning how to optimally support the …

The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), abundant in minimally processed plant-based foods, rich
in monounsaturated fat from olive oil, but lower in saturated fat, meats, and dairy products …

The increasing extension in life expectancy of human beings in developed countries is
accompanied by a progressively greater rate of degenerative diseases associated with …

Olea europaea L. fruit is a peculiar vegetal matrix containing high levels of fatty acids (98–
99% of the total weight of extra-virgin olive oil, EVOO) and low quantities (1–2%) of …

It is generally accepted that diet-derived polyphenols are bioactive compounds with several
potentially beneficial effects on human health. In general, polyphenols have several …

The importance of metabolic syndrome (MetS) lies in its associated risk of cardiovascular
disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as other harmful conditions such as nonalcoholic fatty …

One of the best-studied diets for cardiovascular health is the Mediterranean diet. This
consists of fish, monounsaturated fats from olive oil, fruits, vegetables, whole grains …

Atherosclerosis is a major etiology of cardiovascular disease that causes considerable
mortality. Oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) is a fundamental attributor to …

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 …

Consumers are often confused about nutrition research findings and recommendations. As
content experts, it is essential that nutrition scientists communicate effectively. A case-study …