Mediterranean diet and longevity: an example of nutraceuticals?

• Published in: Current vascular pharmacology Vol. 12; no. 5; p. 735
• Main Authors: Vasto, Sonya, Barera, Annalisa, Rizzo, Claudia, Di Carlo, Marta, Caruso, Calogero, Panotopoulos, George
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United Arab Emirates 01.01.2014
• Subjects: Animals; Diet, Mediterranean - ethnology; Dietary Fats - administration & dosage; Dietary Supplements; Feeding Behavior - ethnology; Feeding Behavior - physiology; Humans; Life Style - ethnology; Longevity - physiology; Olive Oil; Plant Oils - administration & dosage

The Mediterranean diet (Mediet) is an eating pattern characterizing a lifestyle and culture that has been reported to contribute to better health and quality of life. The Mediet reflects food patterns typical of Mediterranean regions, where olive oil plays an essential role in the food pyramid. Oliv...