作者: Alessandra Mazzocchi , Ludovica Leone , Carlo Agostoni , Isabella Pali-Schöll
DOI: 10.3390/NU11122941
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摘要: Diet plays a key role in the maintenance and optimal functioning of immune cells. The Mediterranean dietary pattern is an example prudent choice lifestyle scientifically accepted to help preserve human health by protecting against major chronic inflammatory diseases. diets (MedDiets) are characteristically high consumption fruits, vegetables salad, bread whole grain cereals, potatoes, legumes/beans, nuts, seeds. Their common central feature usage olive oil as main source fat. benefits attributed specifically related extra virgin (EVOO) intake with its nutritional quality multiple positive effects on health. Overall, MedDiets have direct (mono-unsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), tocopherols, polyphenols) indirect (low saturated fats, well-balanced linoleic/alpha linolenic acid) system responses. In present paper, we summarize current knowledge effect per se generally immune-mediated diseases, such coronary heart disease (CHD)/cardiovascular diseases (CVD), obesity, type-2 diabetes, cancer, asthma, allergies.