Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Polyphenols found in the Mediterranean Diet (e.g., from olive oil and red wine) reduce cancer risk by inhibiting inflammatory pathways (NF-κB, COX-2) and modulating signaling molecules (mTOR, sirtuins).
Consume polyphenol-rich foods like extra virgin olive oil, red wine (in moderation), and colorful fruits/vegetables. These contain compounds that help regulate inflammation and cell growth pathways, potentially lowering cancer risk.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Dietary polyphenols from olive oil (oleuropein, hydroxyltyrosol) and from red wine (resveratrol) were shown to modulate the eicosanoids pathway through the inhibition of cellular enzymes such as phospholipase A2 (PLA2), cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) and lipoxigenase (LOX).
Why this rating
Based on cellular and animal models; human intervention studies are mixed or inconclusive regarding specific polyphenol efficacy.
Source
Inflammaging and Cancer: A Challenge for the Mediterranean Diet
Rita Ostan et al. · Nutrients · 2015
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