The mediterranen diet is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular desease and cancer. The bilogical mechanism for cancer prevention associated with the Mediterranean diet have been related to the favourable effect of a balanced ratio of omega 6 and omega 3 essential fatty acid and high amount of fibre, antioxidants and polyphenols found in fruit, vegetables, olive oil and wines.

Cancer prevention in Europe: the Mediterranean diet as a protective choice

GERBI, Vincenzo;
2013-01-01

Abstract

The mediterranen diet is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular desease and cancer. The bilogical mechanism for cancer prevention associated with the Mediterranean diet have been related to the favourable effect of a balanced ratio of omega 6 and omega 3 essential fatty acid and high amount of fibre, antioxidants and polyphenols found in fruit, vegetables, olive oil and wines.
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alcohol; cancer; mediterranean diet; poliphenols; prevention; wine
A.Giacosa; R. Barale; L. Bavaresco; P. Gatemby; V. Gerbi; J. Janssens; B. Johnston; K. Kas; C. La Vecchia; P. Mainguet; P. Morazzoni; E. Negri; C. Pelucchi; M. Pezzotti; M. Rondanelli
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