scholarly journals Mediterranean Diet and Cardiovascular Diseases in an Turkish Population

2013 ◽  
Vol 62 (18) ◽  
pp. C193-C194
Author(s):  
Yeşim Hoşcan ◽  
Fatma Yiğit ◽  
Haldun Müderrisoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Turkish Population

scholarly journals Associations between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle Assessed with the MEDLIFE Index among the Working Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Pavičić Žeželj ◽  
Gordana Kenđel Jovanović ◽  
Nataša Dragaš Zubalj ◽  
Vladimir Mićović ◽  
Željko Sesar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
High Density Lipoproteins ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Working Population ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Diet And Lifestyle

The adherence to the Mediterranean diet is beneficial for cardiovascular diseases prevention. The study aim is to use Mediterranean lifestyle (MEDLIFE) questionnaire for estimation of Mediterranean lifestyle habits among the working population and to establish MEDLIFE score correlation with the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. In the study has participated 366 workers from Croatia, which fulfilled MEDLIFE and validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) questionnaire. The multivariate logistic regression was performed to evaluate the association between MEDLIFE index, workers’ obesity and cardiovascular diseases risk. The lowest adherence to Mediterranean lifestyle was associated to younger, low education, body fat above acceptable ranges and unfavorable lipid profile. Significant association to Mediterranean lifestyle was more among women (p = 0.002), middle aged (p = 0.02), highly physically active (p = 0.009) and those who play collective sports >2 h/w (p = 0.001), having body fat within acceptable range (p = 0.003), total cholesterol less (p = 0.03) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL-C) (p = 0.04) more than recommended. Inverse significant association was for high educational level (p = 0.02). The Mediterranean lifestyle adherence is associated to lower risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among studied working population. MEDLIFE index revealed that physical activity and conviviality are better ingrained among younger population but not the Mediterranean diet.

Mediterranean Diet Polyphenols: Anthocyanins and their Implications for Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Martinotti ◽  
Gregorio Bonsignore ◽  
Mauro Patrone ◽  
Elia Ranzato
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Food Regime

Abstract:: The Mediterranean diet (MD) is becoming a milestone for the prevention of chronic disease, such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Ancel Keys in the 1950’s showed a low mortality rate, in particular for coronary heart disease, among people resident in Mediterranean area. The MD is characterized by the intake of high amount of vegetables, fruit and cereals and regular but moderate consumption of wine, fish and dairy products, while olive oil is the main source of culinary fat. Therefore, it is principally a plant-based diet rich in polyphenols, a heterogeneous category of compounds with different properties and bio availabilities. Among polyphenols, anthocyanins have been combined into the human food regime for centuries and have been utilized as traditional herbal remedies for their abilities to treat several conditions, as potent anti-oxidants, anti-diabetic and anti-carcinogenic compounds. This reviews summarizes our knowledge on the health-enhancing component of anthocyanins-rich diet.

Relevance of functional foods in the Mediterranean diet: the role of olive oil, berries and honey in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases

2018 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 893-920 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurizio Battino ◽  
Tamara Y. Forbes-Hernández ◽  
Massimiliano Gasparrini ◽  
Sadia Afrin ◽  
Danila Cianciosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Prevention Of Cancer

scholarly journals Prevention and Control Program for Cardiovascular Diseases in Turkish Population: PRE-CONTROL Study Group

Global Heart ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ömer Kozan ◽  
Mehdi Zoghi ◽  
Oktay Ergene ◽  
Mustafa Arıcı ◽  
Ülver Derici ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Control Program ◽  
Turkish Population ◽  
Study Group ◽  
And Control ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Cardiovascular Diseases: Benefits for Human Health

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Nocella ◽  
Vittoria Cammisotto ◽  
Luca Fianchini ◽  
Alessandra D’Amico ◽  
Marta Novo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Health Maintenance

Background and Objective: The cardioprotective properties of Mediterranean Diet were demonstrated for the first time from the Seven Country Study. In the last few decades, numerous epidemiological studies, as well as intervention trial, confirmed this observation, pointing out the close relationship between the Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular diseases. In this context, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), the most representative component of this diet, seems to be relevant in lowering the incidence of cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction and stroke. From a chemical point of view, 98-99% of the total weight of EVOO is represented by fatty acids, especially monounsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid. Tocopherols, polyphenols and other minor constituents represent the remaining 1-2%. All these components may potentially contribute to ”health maintenance” with their beneficial effects by EVOOO. Methods: Studies that examined the effect of EVOO supplementation in healthy subjects and in individuals at cardiovascular risk were included. Conclusion: The studies analyzed demonstrated the role of EVOO as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and vasodilatory nutrient that may contribute to lower the atherosclerotic burden.

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