drweil.com – The Mediterranean diet is heart healthy and has been linked to lower risks of diabetes and cancer.
It also appears to be beneficial for the bones and muscles of postmenopausal women according to a Brazilian study of 103 healthy women whose average age was 55.
As part of the study, the women underwent scans to measure their bone mineral density and total body fat.
They also completed a food questionnaire detailing what they had eaten during the past month.
The researchers reported that the women who had most closely followed the Mediterranean diet had higher bone mineral density and greater muscle mass …
The Mediterranean diet may lower the risk of developing several cardiometabolic conditions at the same time
Written by Jessica Freeborn on October 31, 2024 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.
MEDICAL NEWS TODAY – The Mediterranean diet has many known health benefits, and experts are still learning about the benefits of this dietary pattern.
One study found that following the Mediterranean diet may help decrease the risk of transition from one to multiple cardiometabolic diseases like heart attack and stroke, particularly over shorter timeframes.
People can take multiple action steps to help decrease their risk for cardiometabolic multimorbidity.
The Mediterranean diet focuses on plant-based foods, uses olive oil, and includes lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
There has been much interest in the health benefits of this diet, particularly when it comes to cardiovascular healthTrusted Source.
A recent study published in The Journal of Nutritionlooked at how following the Mediterranean diet related to the risk of having multiple cardiometabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart attacks.
Researchers found that following the Mediterranean diet may decrease the chances of someone going from developing a first cardiometabolic disease to cardiometabolic multimorbidity — multiple co-occurring conditions related to cardiovascular and metabolic health — during 10 and 15-year follow-up periods …
