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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
PubMed
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.

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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:

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  • 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.