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Dietary Patterns, Oxidative Stress, and Early Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Mediterranean, Vegan, and Vegetarian Diets.
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33 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Effects of the Mediterranean diet on oxidative stress: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Mediterranean diet research trajectories in China (2006-2025): a scoping review and scientometric analysis to localize global nutrition models.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Pooled it
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- Mechanisms and clinical evidence of dietary patterns in axial spondyloarthritis.Rheumatology international · 2026Review
- Diet quality and progression from health to chronic disease, multimorbidity and mortality in the UK Biobank.BMC medicine · 2026Article
- Inflammatory diet mediates the relationship between early life stress and inflammation in adolescents.Brain, behavior, and immunity · 2026Article
- Diet Quality and Advanced Periodontitis in Relation to Serum CRP Levels: An 11-Year Follow-Up Study.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- Modifying Role of Sustainable Diets on the Association Between Particulate Matter and Biological Aging: The Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study.Aging cell · 2026Article
- Associations between dietary factors and morbidity burden in occupational radiation workers: a cross-sectional study in Guangzhou, China.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Plant-based diet, metabolic signature, genetic susceptibility, and risk of musculoskeletal disorders: a large-scale population-based prospective cohort study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Oxidative stress driven airway mesenchymal reprogramming in asthma: mechanistic insights and evidence from botanical drug formulations.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Review
- A narrative review of dietary patterns in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundDietary habits influenced by lifestyle and cultural factors play a critical role in health by modulating oxidative stress and inflammation. While diets offer significant benefits, they may also pose risks, such as nutrient deficiencies, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach. Exploring Mediterranean and plant-based diet effects on oxidative stress and inflammation biomarkers may help improve health outcomes and disease prevention strategies.
methodsThis study analyzed 65 studies following PRISMA guidelines to evaluate the effects of Mediterranean and plant-based diets on biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation in healthy individuals.
resultsThe Mediterranean diet was weakly associated with reductions in oxidative stress markers, including MDA (ROM: 0.80; 95% CI: 0.57-1.13;
conclusionsAlthough all three diets demonstrate potential in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, the antioxidant effects-especially for the Mediterranean diet-are lower than anticipated, indicating alternative mechanisms. Further research is essential to confirm these findings and clarify the underlying mechanisms to enhance preventive health strategies.
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