BMJ September 2008 PMID 18786971

Adherence to Mediterranean diet and health status: meta-analysis.

Francesco Sofi, Francesca Cesari, Rosanna Abbate, Gian Franco Gensini, Alessandro Casini

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The discussions highlight the proven health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, such as lowering cardiovascular mortality by 25%, with comments emphasizing its reliability over newer diet trends. Words like 'reduces risk' and 'most reliable' reflect a tone of trust and scientific validation, showing high agreement and interest, and suggesting these posts could influence future health behaviors.

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Multiple posts explicitly support the findings, highlighting the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and its strong scientific backing, such as the statement that it significantly reduces cardiovascular mortality.

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Discussions express high interest, with reflections on the diet's messages and fitness for current health strategies, indicating engagement with the topic's relevance.

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Users reference the study's implications and make thoughtful comments about the diet's credibility versus other trending diets, showing moderate to deep engagement.

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Posts suggest that the findings could influence public health advice and personal choices, acknowledging the diet's proven benefits and potential for societal impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The meta-analysis reviewed 12 prospective cohort studies involving over 1.5 million people, examining the link between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and health outcomes such as mortality and chronic diseases.
  • Results showed that higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet is significantly associated with lower risks of overall mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and incidence or death from cancer, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's diseases.
  • The findings suggest that following a Mediterranean diet can notably improve health and may be beneficial for public health strategies aimed at preventing major chronic diseases in primary care settings.]

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Ghaïs Guelaïa
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Niveau alimentation, je vais le dire simplement : le régime qu'on a le plus fiable à l'heure actuelle, c'est la diète méditerranéenne. Tout le reste des allégations sur tel ou tel régime à la mode, ce sont des spéculations mécanistiques à dormir debout. https://t.co/IALJNsVqVV

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سعود الشهري
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سعود الشهري
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Mitsu Health
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Think about this for a moment: A Mediterranean diet reduces risk of cardiovascular mortality by 25%. If food is information, what message are you sending your body today? — Sofi, Francesco, et al. BMJ, 2008. https://t.co/WSpJnxGhZZ

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Mitsu Health
@MitsuMaHealth · X

Think about this for a moment: A Mediterranean diet reduces risk of cardiovascular mortality by 25%. If food is information, what message are you sending your body today? — Sofi, Francesco, et al. BMJ, 2008. https://t.co/WSpJnxGhZZ

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Source: *Sofi, F., Cesari, F., Abbate, R., Gensini, G. F., Casini, A., & Ferri, L. (2008). Adherence to Mediterranean diet and health status: Meta-analysis.

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Ghaïs Guelaïa
@GeekNfit · X

Niveau alimentation, je vais le dire simplement : le régime qu'on a le plus fiable à l'heure actuelle, c'est la diète méditerranéenne. Tout le reste des allégations sur tel ou tel régime à la mode, ce sont des spéculations mécanistiques à dormir debout. https://t.co/IALJNsVqVV

Jan 12, 2023 · 8 likes · 12,998 followers View post →
سعود الشهري
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Sep 25, 2022 · 2 likes · 178,326 followers View post →
سعود الشهري
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للاستزادة

Feb 13, 2022 · 3 likes · 178,326 followers View post →
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