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The Mediterranean diet reduces visceral adiposity and insulin resistance, key drivers of metabolic syndrome.
Focus on reducing visceral fat by following a Mediterranean diet rich in fiber and healthy fats. This helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome, even if total body weight changes are gradual.
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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet has been linked to reductions in central obesity and insulin resistance, both key elements in managing metabolic syndrome.
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Supported by narrative review of multiple studies.
Source
Effects of the Mediterranean Diet on the Components of Metabolic Syndrome Concerning the Cardiometabolic Risk
Stefania Scaglione et al. · Nutrients · 2025
DOI 10.3390/nu17020358
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