{"id":2480,"date":"2021-09-19T16:05:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-19T14:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medi-lite.com\/?page_id=2480"},"modified":"2021-09-19T16:05:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-19T14:05:11","slug":"atherosclerosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medi-lite.com\/index.php\/atherosclerosis\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The Mediterranean Diet slows the progression of atherosclerosis"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ bb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ hover_enabled=”0″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” title_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” title_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” meta_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” meta_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” meta_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” _i=”1″ _address=”0.0.0.1″]\n

Today it is well known that lifestyle and diet influence the onset of cardiovascular diseases<\/strong>, such as myocardial infarction, atherosclerosis, stroke.\u00a0<\/span>Correct dietary and behavioral habits are in fact the cornerstone of secondary prevention, which not only prevents the cardiovascular event, but also helps to control the likelihood of a second major event. So what is the best diet to help the health of our heart?<\/span><\/p>\n

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This question was attempted to be answered by researchers of the CORDIOPREV (Coronary Diet Intervention With Olive Oil and Cardiovascular Prevention) project. The study was conducted in 939 <\/strong>participants, who underwent an assessment of the intima-media thickness of both common carotid arteries (IMT-CC) at baseline and then randomized to follow a Mediterranean diet<\/strong> or a low-fat diet. After 5 and 7 years, participants completed additional IMT-CC assessments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Results showed that the Mediterranean diet had significantly decreased IMT-CC at 5 years compared to baseline and maintained these values at 7 years. In contrast, the low-fat diet never modified IMT-CC throughout the duration of the study.<\/span><\/p>\n

Long-term adherence to the Mediterranean Diet rich in extra virgin olive oil, compared with a low-fat diet, was therefore associated with a decrease in atherosclerosis progression, as demonstrated by a reduction in IMT-CC. The results of this study highlight the clinical benefits of the Mediterranean Diet in the context of secondary cardiovascular prevention<\/strong>, confirming once again the importance of this diet for our health.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” _i=”4″ _address=”0.0.0.4″]\n

Source:<\/strong> Jimenez-Torres J et al. Mediterranean Diet Reduces Atherosclerosis Progression in Coronary Heart Disease: An Analysis of the CORDIOPREV Randomized Controlled Trial. Stroke. 2021, 10:STROKEAHA120033214<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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