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The Mediterranean Diet reduces Triglycerides.

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The first results of PREDIMENT (Prevention with Mediterranean Diet) have shown a greater reduction in systolic blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride levels and increased good cholesterol (HDL), while greater the intake of virgin olive oil and nuts, in only 3 months of consumption, with Spanish men and women with an average age of 68.

- Written by:

Perona JS, Covas MI, Fitó M, Cabello-Moruno R, Aros F, Corella D, Ros E, Garcia M, Estruch R, Martinez-Gonzalez MA, Ruiz-Gutierrez V.

Reference:

Reduction in systemic and VLDL triacylglycerol concentration after a 3-month Mediterranean-style diet in high-cardiovascular-risk subjects. J Nutr Biochem. 2010 Sep;21(9):892-8. Epub 2009 Dec 4.

Internet Link:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19962297

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