Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet

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A diet high in foods associated with the Mediterranean diet reduces all-cause mortality after heart attack.

Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2003 Apr;57(4):604-11. PMID: 12700623
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Mortality: All-Cause : CK(663) : AC(58), Myocardial Infarction : CK(923) : AC(123)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction : CK(1929) : AC(197)

A high adherence to the Mediterranean diet has a beneficial effect on lipid and glycemic control.

Pubmed Data : Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2006 Jul-Sep;50(3):241-9. PMID: 18635428
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2006
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Hyperglycemia : CK(300) : AC(67), Hyperlipidemia : CK(534) : AC(115)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction : CK(1929) : AC(197)

A high-score Mediterranean dietary pattern is associated with a reduced risk of peripheral arterial disease in Italian patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Pubmed Data : J Thromb Haemost. 2003 Aug;1(8):1744-52. PMID: 12911588
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(3603) : AC(359), Peripheral Arterial Disease : CK(260) : AC(26), Peripheral Vascular Diseases : CK(221) : AC(23)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction : CK(1929) : AC(197)

A Mediterranean diet (that emphasizes olive oil, fiber, fruits, vegetables, fish and alcohol and reduces meat/meat products) can be an effective measure for reducing the risk of myocardial infarction.

Pubmed Data : Antiviral Res. 2005 Apr;66(1):9-12. PMID: 12242583
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Alcohol : CK(82) : AC(9), Fiber : CK(494) : AC(71), Fish : CK(241) : AC(21), Fruit: All : CK(2019) : AC(488), Olive : CK(419) : AC(108), Olive Oil : CK(81) : AC(15), Vegetables: All : CK(551) : AC(69)
Diseases : Myocardial Infarction : CK(923) : AC(123)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction : CK(1929) : AC(197)

A Mediterranean diet adherence wis associated with a significantly reduced cardiovascular risk

Pubmed Data : Am J Epidemiol. 2009 Dec 15;170(12):1518-29. Epub 2009 Nov 10. PMID: 19903723
Article Published Date : Dec 15, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases : CK(5342) : AC(665)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A Mediterranean diet improves sexual function in women with the metabolic syndrome.

Pubmed Data : Int J Impot Res. 2007 Sep-Oct;19(5):486-91. Epub 2007 Aug 2. PMID: 17673936
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Metabolic Syndrome X: Sexual Dysfunction : CK(10) : AC(1)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A Mediterranean diet in adults with mild abdominal obesity improves serum lipids and insulin sensitivity.

Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2009 Aug 17. Epub 2009 Aug 17. PMID: 19692213
Article Published Date : Aug 17, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(388) : AC(59), High Cholesterol : CK(1226) : AC(199), Insulin Resistance : CK(1131) : AC(235)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A Mediterranean diet is associcated with a reduced risk of acute coronary events.

Pubmed Data : East Mediterr Health J. 2002 Jul-Sep;8(4-5):593-602. PMID: 15603042
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Cardiovascular Diseases : CK(5342) : AC(665), Coronary Artery Disease : CK(1305) : AC(137)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A Mediterranean diet moderates the development and clinical progression of coronary heart disease.

Pubmed Data : Vitam Horm. 2009;81:487-504. PMID: 15278010
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Coronary Artery Disease : CK(1305) : AC(137)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil may have a protective role in multiple sclerosis.

Pubmed Data : Coll Antropol. 2009 Jun;33(2):539-45. PMID: 19662776
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Olive : CK(419) : AC(108), Olive Oil : CK(81) : AC(15)
Diseases : Multiple Sclerosis : CK(746) : AC(133)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil is associated with high plasma antioxidant capacity and reduced body weight gain.

Pubmed Data : Eur J Clin Nutr. 2009 Dec;63(12):1387-93. Epub 2009 Aug 26. PMID: 19707219
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Olive : CK(419) : AC(108), Olive Oil : CK(81) : AC(15)
Diseases : Oxidative Stress : CK(2004) : AC(750), Weight Problems : CK(2347) : AC(362)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A Mediterranean dietary pattern protects against depressive disorders.

Pubmed Data : Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2009 Oct;66(10):1090-8. PMID: 19805699
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Depression : CK(719) : AC(94), Depressive Disorder : CK(64) : AC(13)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A Mediterranean-style diet achieved by close dietetic supervision improves endothelial function in subjects with abdominal obesity.

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Aug;90(2):263-8. Epub 2009 Jun 10. PMID: 19515732
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(388) : AC(59), Endothelial Dysfunction : CK(933) : AC(181), Insulin Resistance : CK(1131) : AC(235)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

A Mediterranean-style diet leads to favorable changes in glycemic control and coronary risk factors and delay the need for antihyperglycemic drug therapy in overweight patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.

Pubmed Data : Clin Ter. 1993 Feb;142(2):155-9. PMID: 19721018
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1993
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(3603) : AC(359)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Pharmacological Actions : Hypoglycemic Agents : CK(591) : AC(162)
Additional Keywords : Drug Sparing : CK(451) : AC(50)

A modified Mediterranean-type diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids efficiently potentiated the cholesterol-lowering effect of simvastatin, counteracted the fasting insulin-elevating effect of simvastatin, and, unlike simvastatin, did not decrease serum levels

Pubmed Data : JAMA. 2002 Feb 6;287(5):598-605. PMID: 11829698
Article Published Date : Feb 06, 2002
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Omega-3 Fatty Acids : CK(2769) : AC(328)
Diseases : High Cholesterol : CK(1226) : AC(199), Hypertension : CK(2886) : AC(285)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(3864) : AC(1373)
Additional Keywords : Therapeutic Action Synergy with Drugs : CK(20) : AC(2)

A MUFA-rich diet improves posprandial glucose, lipid and GLP-1 responses in insulin-resistant subjects.

Pubmed Data : J Am Coll Nutr. 2007 Oct;26(5):434-44. PMID: 17914131
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Monounsaturated fatty acids : CK(50) : AC(5)
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(3603) : AC(359), Insulin Resistance : CK(1131) : AC(235), Obesity : CK(1408) : AC(288)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Pharmacological Actions : Glucagon Like peptide 1 (GLP-1) Up-regulation : CK(118) : AC(31), Hypoglycemic Agents : CK(591) : AC(162), Insulin Down-Regulation : CK(12) : AC(2)

Adherence to a Mediterranean diet after myocardial infarction increases overall survival.

Pubmed Data : Eur J Epidemiol. 2007;22(12):871-81. Epub 2007 Oct 10. PMID: 17926134
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Mortality: All-Cause : CK(663) : AC(58), Myocardial Infarction : CK(923) : AC(123)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of diabetes.

Pubmed Data : BMJ. 2008 Jun 14;336(7657):1348-51. Epub 2008 May 29. PMID: 18511765
Article Published Date : Jun 14, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 : CK(3603) : AC(359)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction : CK(1929) : AC(197)

Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of essential tremor.

Pubmed Data : Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2007 May-Jun;34(5-6):399-405. PMID: 18043001
Article Published Date : May 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Benign Essential Tremor : CK(10) : AC(1), Essential Tremor : CK(20) : AC(2)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction : CK(1929) : AC(197)

Adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern may protect against coronary artery wall production of inflammatory mediators in patients with unstable angina pectoris.

Pubmed Data : Eur J Nutr. 2005 Sep;44(6):348-54. Epub 2004 Nov 24. PMID: 16151968
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Olive : CK(419) : AC(108)
Diseases : Angina Pectoris : CK(93) : AC(11), Arteriosclerosis : CK(452) : AC(126)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Pharmacological Actions : Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor : CK(1021) : AC(365), Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 Inhibitor : CK(94) : AC(24)

Adherence to a Mediterranean-like dietary pattern reduced mortality among elderly men.

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Oct;92(4):967-74. Epub 2010 Sep 8. PMID: 20826627
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Cardiac Mortality : CK(724) : AC(69)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Additional Keywords : Low Carb Diet Problems : CK(10) : AC(1)

Adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet, high in foods of vegetable origin and unsaturated fatty acids, is associated with lower abdominal adiposity.

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 2009 Sep;139(9):1728-37. Epub 2009 Jul 1. PMID: 19571036
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Abdominal Obesity (Midsection Fat) : CK(388) : AC(59)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet attenuates inflammation and coagulation process in healthy adults.

Pubmed Data : J Am Coll Cardiol. 2004 Jul 7;44(1):152-8. PMID: 15234425
Article Published Date : Jul 07, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : C-Reactive Protein : CK(879) : AC(84), Inflammation : CK(1125) : AC(377), Thrombosis : CK(295) : AC(74)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-thrombotic : CK(45) : AC(22), Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor : CK(1021) : AC(365)

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet early in life protects against the development of asthma and atopy in children.

Pubmed Data : Public Health Nutr. 2009 Sep;12(9A):1629-34. PMID: 19689832
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Allergies : CK(520) : AC(96), Asthma: Childhood : CK(71) : AC(9), Infant Nutrition : CK(90) : AC(14), Prenatal Nutrition: Health of the Offspring : CK(236) : AC(34)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with positive renal function in healthy adults.

Pubmed Data : J Ren Nutr. 2009 Oct 9. Epub 2009 Oct 9. PMID: 19819726
Article Published Date : Oct 09, 2009
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Kidney Diseases : CK(393) : AC(64)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Mediterranean Diet : CK(500) : AC(58)

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