articleAnnals of Internal MedicineJul 4, 2006Closed access

Effects of a Mediterranean-Style Diet on Cardiovascular Risk Factors

RERamón EstruchMiguel Ángel Martínez-GonzálezDCDolores CorellaJSJordi Salas-SalvadóVRValentina Ruiz-Gutiérrez

Hospital Universitario Son Dureta · Universidad Rovira i Virgili · +10 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

The Mediterranean diet has been shown to have beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk factors.

Objective

To compare the short-term effects of 2 Mediterranean diets versus those of a low-fat diet on intermediate markers of cardiovascular risk.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Mediterranean diet
  • Medicine
  • Mediterranean climate
  • Blood pressure
  • Asymptomatic
  • Randomized controlled trial
  • Olive oil
  • Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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