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The Mediet Project
L Castagnetta1, O M Granata, R Cusimano
1Unit of Experimental Oncology & Palermo Branch of IST-GE, and Cancer Registry, Department of Clinical Oncology, M. Ascoli Cancer Hospital Centre, A.R.N.A.S., Civico, Palermo, Italy. lucashbl@unipa.it
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|July 4, 2002
Summary
A Mediterranean diet intervention in postmenopausal women showed promising results, including weight loss and reduced cholesterol. Further research is ongoing to confirm its impact on breast cancer risk.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Oncology
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- The Mediterranean diet is associated with various health benefits.
- Understanding its specific impact on breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of a traditional Mediterranean diet on breast cancer risk in healthy postmenopausal women.
- To assess changes in hormonal, anthropometric, and dietary factors.
Main Methods:
- A 1-year randomized controlled trial involving 115 postmenopausal women.
- Intervention group received Mediterranean diet training and instruction.
- Control group received general healthy eating advice.
Main Results:
- Preliminary findings indicate weight loss and reduced cholesterol levels in the intervention group.
- A significant psychophysical well-being was reported by women on the Mediterranean diet.
- High compliance rates were observed in both groups.
Conclusions:
- The traditional Mediterranean diet shows potential for improving health markers in postmenopausal women.
- Further investigation is needed to establish a definitive link between the Mediterranean diet and reduced breast cancer risk.