Relationship between Mediterranean Diet and asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease in a population of pre-menopausal women

Conclusions Women with a low MedD Score were more obese and showed instrumental sign of preclinical peripheral atherosclerosis. MedD rich in antioxidants from fruit, vegetables and nuts influenced the development of atherosclerosis and was associated with a lower incidence of asymptomatic atherosclerosis.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research