Genetic basis for health benefits of the 'Mediterranean diet'

Monday, April 19, 2010 - 20:35 in Health & Medicine

Eating a diet rich in the phenolic components of virgin olive oil represses several pro-inflammatory genes. Researchers suggest that this partly explains the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease seen in people who eat a "Mediterranean diet."

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