How the Mediterranean diet lowers cardiovascular risk

Data from more than 25,000 female health professionals who participated in the Women's Health Study has revealed a 25% reduction in cardiovascular risk among those who consumed a diet rich in plants and olive oil and low in meats and sweets.

Changes in signals of inflammation accounted for 29% of the cardiovascular risk reduction), glucose metabolism and insulin resistance 27.9%, and body max index 27.3%. There were also connections to blood pressure, various forms of cholesterol, and other biomarkers, but these were less important.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-12/bawh-rew120718.php

[4524] Ahmad, S., M. Moorthy V., Demler O. V., Hu F. B., Ridker P. M., Chasman D. I., et al.
(2018).  Assessment of Risk Factors and Biomarkers Associated With Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among Women Consuming a Mediterranean Diet.
JAMA Network Open. 1(8), e185708 - e185708.

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