This 2021 narrative review emphasizes the critical role of early and sustained nutritional interventions in promoting healthy aging. It highlights that adherence to nutrient-dense, plant-based diets with low glycemic loads can prevent or mitigate age-related conditions such as sarcopenia, cognitive decline, osteoporosis, and chronic diseases. The review underscores the importance
This editorial discusses the health benefits of polyphenol-rich foods, which are associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers, and neurodegenerative disorders. Polyphenols, known for their antioxidant and chemopreventive properties, exert protective effects through antioxidant activities and modulation of cellular pathways involved in inflammation
This systematic review, published in 2019 in Nutritional Reviews (DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuz003), analyzed 56 randomized controlled trials to investigate the effects of various dietary patterns on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels, a marker of systemic inflammation linked to cardiovascular risk. The review examined diets such as low-fat, low-carbohydrate, Mediterranean, Portfolio, Paleolithic,
This observational study investigated dietary patterns and their link to type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk in a cohort of 10,000 adults. It found that adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with a 25% reduced risk of T2D (p
This systematic review of 69 observational studies examined the relationship between dietary patterns and inflammatory biomarkers in adults. It found that adherence to healthy diets, particularly the Mediterranean and anti-inflammatory patterns, correlated with lower levels of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6). Most cross-sectional studies reported significant
This cross-sectional study of adults aged 46–73 found that higher scores on the DASH diet were associated with lower levels of inflammatory markers like CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α. Conducted in a large Irish primary care cohort (n=1,862), the study highlighted the potential of dietary patterns rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients—like those
This meta-analysis of 22 randomized controlled trials assessed the impact of dietary patterns on inflammatory biomarkers. The Mediterranean diet showed significant reductions in IL-6, IL-1β, and CRP levels, suggesting its potential to reduce systemic inflammation and lower the risk of chronic diseases associated with elevated inflammatory markers. No substantial effects
