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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are major global health problems caused by modifiable risk factors such as unhealthy diets. The Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. A systematic review and meta-analysis published this week compiled and analyzed the latest studies examining the association between olive oil consumption and morbidity and mortality related to CVD, coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, cancer and total mortality. Higher consumption of olive oil was associated with lower incidence of CVD, CHD, CVD mortality and all-cause mortality. However, consumption of more than 18 g/d and 22 g/d of olive oil does not additionally reduce the risk of CVD mortality and all-cause mortality, suggesting that the beneficial effect of olive oil may have a limit.
Another paper published this week analyzed the relationship between the Mediterranean lifestyle and all-cause mortality, CVD mortality and cancer mortality using data from the UK biobank cohort. In this cohort study formed by British middle-aged and older adults, adherence to the Mediterranean lifestyle was assessed through the Mediterranean Lifestyle (MEDLIFE) index, which takes into consideration the consumption of Mediterranean foods such as olive oil. Greater adherence to a Mediterranean lifestyle was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and cancer mortality, with a dose-response relationship.
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