Mediterranean diet

Mediterranean diet may help relieve IBS symptoms: study

A team of US researchers has found that the Mediterranean diet may offer symptom relief for individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), offering a less restrictive alternative to traditional dietary approaches. IBS affects an estimated 4–11 per cent of the global population, and many patients prefer managing symptoms through dietary changes rather than medication. While the low FODMAP diet is widely recommended and shown to improve symptoms in over half of IBS patients, it is ...

July 26, 2024 5:04 PM

Diet plays crucial role in Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds

A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease has revealed the significant impact of diet on the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have identified specific dietary patterns that can either increase or decrease the likelihood of this devastating neurodegenerative condition. The study found that plant-based diets, including the Mediterranean diet and traditional cuisines from China, Japan, and India, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. In contrast, the W...