Protective mechanisms of the Mediterranean diet in obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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Summary

Evidence from epidemiological studies supports a protective effect of this dietary pattern on weight gain and the development of type 2 diabetes, and potential mechanisms by which the Mediterranean diet protects individuals from both diseases are discussed.

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review
Published
2007-03-01
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Keywords

Mediterranean diet, Type 2 diabetes, Obesity, Mediterranean climate, Environmental health

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