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Micronutrients & recovery
Specific polyphenols found in the Mediterranean Diet (e.g., resveratrol, quercetin, curcumin, EGCG) exert anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that improve metabolic markers, including insulin sensitivity and lipid profiles.
Incorporate foods rich in polyphenols such as berries, dark chocolate, green tea, olive oil, and spices like turmeric and cinnamon to leverage their anti-inflammatory benefits.
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Polyphenols have an anti-inflammatory function. They inhibit proinflammatory molecules and modulate the inflammatory pathways like NF-κB, MAPK and the arachidonic acid pathway... Resveratrol... has been shown to promote intracellular glucose transport and reduce insulin secretion.
Why this rating
Cites specific studies on compounds (Li et al., Naimi et al.), though some are animal models.
Source
Mediterranean Diet as an Antioxidant: The Impact on Metabolic Health and Overall Wellbeing
Katherina Vicky Gantenbein et al. · Nutrients · 2021
DOI 10.3390/nu13061951
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