This week on OHIS

This week on the Olive Health Information System website

The newsletter of the University of Navarra and the IOC dedicated to health

This week’s first article takes us on a journey through the history of olive oil research for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. This bibliometric review has included more than 400 articles on the subject, analyzing aspects such as the key words that appear most frequently: «Mediterranean diet,» «Olive oil,» «Cardiovascular disease,» «Oxidative stress,» and «Atherosclerosis,» which hint towards the mechanisms behind these associations. In addition, they also conclude that Spain is the main contributor to this topic, with the University of Navarra and the University of Barcelona standing out as institutions.

Apart from cardiovascular disease, cancer currently ranks among the diseases bearing the greatest burden of morbidity and mortality. That is why we highlight in today’s newsletter a systematic review that evaluates the feasibility and efficacy of the Mediterranean diet in adults with cancer. The results support the safety and feasibility of the diet, along with its potential for weight loss and improved quality of life, offering promising insights into supportive cancer care.

Finally, this week we also spotlight a mini review that examines the cognitive benefits of sustainable diets, including the Mediterranean diet. By revealing the diet’s potential to prevent cognitive decline and promote healthy aging, the study aligns with global initiatives such as the United Nations Decade of Healthy Aging, emphasizing the importance of adopting sustainable dietary patterns. This association could be mediated by effects on the microbiota. In short, it seems clear that a healthy and high-quality diet is a crucial element for healthy aging, and the Mediterranean diet, mainly characterized by its consumption of plant-based foods and liberal use of olive oil, stands out as a sensible choice.

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