Scientists analyzed data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study, which included 450,111 participants from 10 European countries, to examine the effect of the Mediterranean diet on the risk of obesity-related cancers classified according to the 2015 International Agency for Research on Cancer criteria.
Mediterranean diet may promote weight loss, help prevent heart attacks, strokes
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Participants were between the ages of 35 and 70 and were cancer-free at the start of the study.
The authors assessed the participants' food intake through questionnaires, and calculated their level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet . Depending on this level of adherence, the participants were divided into three groups: Low (0 - 3 points), medium (4 - 6 points) and high (7 - 9).
During an average follow-up of nearly 15 years, 4.9% of people developed obesity-related cancers.
Results found that high adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduced both cancer risk and four types of cancer.
- Specifically, a 6% reduction in the risk of obesity-related cancers.
- 8% reduction in risk of colorectal cancer .
- Notably, this way of eating helps reduce the risk of liver cancer by 48% and the risk of kidney cancer by 33%.
- Even moderate adherence reduces the risk of esophageal cancer by up to 33 percent, according to News Medical.
The researchers concluded that high adherence to the Mediterranean diet may significantly reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers. However, further research is needed to explore the underlying biological pathways, including inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and gut microbiota.
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Researchers explain that the lower risk of cancer may be due to lower consumption of highly processed or ultra-processed foods, with those who adhere to the Mediterranean diet consuming more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish, according to News Medical.
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What is the Mediterranean diet?
The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including France, Spain, Greece and Italy.
Studies show that people living in these areas tend to be healthier and have a lower risk of many chronic diseases.
The Mediterranean diet includes the following principles:
- Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and heart-healthy fats.
- Eat less processed foods, added sugars, refined grains.
- Limit alcohol.
Research has shown that the Mediterranean diet can promote weight loss, help prevent heart attacks, strokes and type 2 diabetes.
The Mediterranean diet is a good choice for people looking to improve their health and fight chronic disease, according to Healthline.
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