Mixed
Adherence to plant-based dietary patterns, specifically the Mediterranean and DASH diets, is associated with significantly lower levels of oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory biomarkers compared to habitual or Western diets.
Focus on adopting a Mediterranean or DASH dietary pattern rather than relying on isolated antioxidant supplements. These patterns, rich in plant-based foods, are consistently linked to lower inflammation and oxidative stress in both observational and intervention studies. Prioritize whole foods over single-nutrient interventions for chronic disease prevention.
Overall, results indicated an inverse association between plant-based diets - the Mediterranean and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet - and oxidative stress and proinflammatory biomarkers.
Why this rating
Based on a systematic review of 29 studies (16 observational, 13 intervention), though quality of intervention studies was rated low-to-moderate.
Source
Dietary patterns and biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation: A systematic review of observational and intervention studies
Krasimira Aleksandrova et al. · Redox Biology · 2021
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