SynthesisNutrients2022
Does Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Have a Protective Effect against Asthma and Allergies in Children? A Systematic Review.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 54 citations in OpenAlex.
- The impact of Mediterranean diet adherence on allergic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of nutritional science · 2026Pooled it
- Update of a systematic review on associations between environmental exposures and asthma control and exacerbations in young children.BMJ open · 2025Pooled it
- Correlates of adherence to the Mediterranean diet among preschool-age and school-age children living in Mediterranean countries: a systematic review.European journal of nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- Consumption of milk and dairy products and risk of asthma in children: a systematic review and Meta-analysis.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2023Pooled it
- The Effect of Dietary Components of the Mediterranean Diet on Food Allergies: A Systematic Review.Nutrients · 2023Pooled it
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- Mediterranean diet and asthma in adults: a multicentre case-control study in a general population sample.Respiratory research · 2026Article
- Dietary phytochemical intake and asthma in children: a case-control study.European journal of pediatrics · 2025Article
- Multi-target Effects of Short-Chain Fatty Acids for Obesity-Related Asthma: Interventional Potential and Challenges.Clinical reviews in allergy & immunology · 2025Review
- Dietary Habits and Their Impact on Pediatric Obesity and Asthma: A Narrative Review with Emphasis on the Mediterranean Diet.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- The Role of Oxidative Stress in the Pathogenesis of Childhood Asthma: A Comprehensive Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Boosting Immunity Through Nutrition and Gut Health: A Narrative Review on Managing Allergies and Multimorbidity.Nutrients · 2025Review
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- A Detailed Characterization of Asthma Manifestations and Their Associations with Dietary Intakes in a Singapore Cohort of Young Chinese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2025Article
- Dietary fiber and fatty acids may impact clinical outcomes in pediatric obesity-associated asthma: insights from the SOAP study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Oxidative balance score and its association with chronic inflammatory airway diseases and mortality: a population-based study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Childhood Mediterranean Diet Compliance Is Associated with Lower Incidence of Childhood Obesity, Specific Sociodemographic, and Lifestyle Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study in Children Aged 6-9 Years.Pediatric reports · 2024Article
- The Planetary Health Diet and Its Association with Asthma and Airway Inflammation in School-Aged Children.Nutrients · 2024Article
- Dietary Polyphenols, Plant Metabolites, and Allergic Disorders: A Comprehensive Review.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Children and Adolescents and Association with Multiple Outcomes: An Umbrella Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Abstract
Dietary pattern may potentially impact on the pathogenesis of asthma and allergies. The Mediterranean Diet (MD) has significant health benefits due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the effectiveness of adherence to the MD against asthma and allergies in childhood. Hence, a systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed, ESBCO (Cinahl), Scopus, and the Cochrane Library databases up to 26 January 2022. The total number of articles obtained, after the initial search on the databases was conducted, was 301. Twelve studies were included, after the removal of duplicates and screening for eligibility. Our findings indicated a protective role of the MD against childhood asthma, but they also imply that the MD probably does not affect the development of allergies. Nevertheless, the heterogeneity and limitations of the studies highlight the need for randomized controlled trials that will focus on the pediatric population and hopefully provide more robust evidence.
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