Micronutrients & recovery
Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet (MD) reduces the incidence and severity of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease by mitigating systemic oxidative stress and chronic low-grade inflammation through the intake of polyphenols, fiber, and unsaturated fatty acids.
Replace processed foods and saturated fats with a diet centered on vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and olive oil. Prioritize fiber-rich foods to support gut microbiota and reduce inflammation. This dietary pattern is a proven strategy to lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.
The beneficial effects of the MD can be mainly attributed to its numerous components rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties... MD can thus be considered as a natural antioxidant, able to reduce mortality, by reducing the incidence of cardiovascular, metabolic, endocrine, and neurodegenerative diseases through the beneficial effects of its components, mainly polyphenols.
Why this rating
The paper cites multiple RCTs and meta-analyses (e.g., PREDIMED, Kastorini et al.) supporting the claims, though it is a review article.
Source
Mediterranean Diet as an Antioxidant: The Impact on Metabolic Health and Overall Wellbeing
Katherina Vicky Gantenbein et al. · Nutrients · 2021
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