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Metabolism in danger: could your plate make the difference?
30 juin 2025
#MetabolicSyndrome #MediterraneanDiet #Obesity
#Type2Diabetes #Hypertension
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multifactorial disorder affecting up to 40% of Western populations. It is defined by the coexistence of several abnormalities: abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia. This combination greatly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular events, and premature death.
Despite current lifestyle recommendations and pharmacological treatments, the results often fall short. Long-term adherence is difficult, side effects are common, and the approach remains symptomatic. Given these limitations, nutrition — especially the Mediterranean Diet (MD) — is receiving growing attention as a standalone therapeutic strategy.
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multifactorial disorder affecting up to 40% of Western populations. It is defined by the coexistence of several abnormalities: abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia. This combination greatly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular events, and premature death.
Despite current lifestyle recommendations and pharmacological treatments, the results often fall short. Long-term adherence is difficult, side effects are common, and the approach remains symptomatic. Given these limitations, nutrition — especially the Mediterranean Diet (MD) — is receiving growing attention as a standalone therapeutic strategy.
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Scientific reference
Bruna-Mejias, A., et al. (2025). Comparison of the Mediterranean Diet and Other Therapeutic Strategies in Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(12), 5887
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