More than 20 scientific societies, in collaboration with the Superior Institute of Health, have developed the new guidelines on the Mediterranean diet, underlining their therapeutic efficacy in the prevention and treatment of different pathologies
We finally got there! The scientific evidence on the positive effects of the Mediterranean diet (DM) are now so solid that this is no longer seen only as a simple healthy food model, but as A real nutritional therapy.
A document lately developed by over 20 scientific companies, in collaboration with the Superior Institute of Healthintroduced the First guidelines on the application of the Mediterranean diet in different clinical contexts and for the treatment of numerous pathologies.
The Mediterranean diet, not only as a cultural heritage but also as a food model recognized by UNESCO, is therefore ready to play a central role in the prevention and promotion of health.
The document, the result of an in-depth analysis of the most recent scientific research, clearly indicates such as the DM can be used in the prevention and treatment of chronic-degenerative diseases, reducing mortality and improving the quality of life in various areas, from cardiovascular diseases to oncological ones.
Multidisciplinary guidelines for complete therapy
The document, which answers questions such as “What is the effectiveness of DM in reducing mortality?“Or“Is the DM sustainable?“, It contains over 50 recommendations based on scientific evidence to deal with all kinds: cardiovascular, neurological, oncological, metabolic, and musculoskeletal.
The Mediterranean diet also proves to be fundamental for the prevention of autoimmune diseases, pathologies of pregnancy and to improve health in the elderly, helping to prevent fragility and other health problems.
The benefits documented
The benefits of the DM are documented in multiple areas, such as:
In addition to the numerous health benefits, the Mediterranean diet also has a positive impact on economic aspects, improving the quality of living and reducing direct health costs. This translates into significant savings for health systems, thanks to the reduction of the need for medical care.
To whom the new guidelines are destined
The guidelines are intended for all health and social professionals Involved in the promotion and application of the Mediterranean diet, which from now on can be used better as a prevention tool in any context of care and support. However, they also aim to achieve political decision makers and managers of health, social and educational structures, in order to promote the adoption of this diet at a wider and widespread level.
Not only a diet but a sustainable lifestyle
Marco Silano, director of the Department of Cardiovascular, Endocrinometabolic and aging of the ISS, underlines that the guidelines not only promote a healthy lifestyle based on nutritional balance, but also place a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability.
The Mediterranean diet is not only a food regime, but a lifestyle that includes the adoption of aware habits, such as the consumption of local, seasonal and zero -kilometer foods, and promotes fundamental values such as conviviality and regular physical activity.
The new guidelines, among other things, reiterate the importance of moderate consumption of fish, white meat, eggs, dairy products, and limit the consumption of red meat and sweets, integrating these principles with ecological and social sustainability.
