BMJ  2005;330 (30 April), doi:10.1136/bmj.330.7498.0-a

Mediterranean diet does prolong life

Adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet, in which unsaturated fats are substituted for monounsaturates, is associated with longer life expectancy among elderly Europeans. On page 991, the EPIC-Elderly Prospective Study Group reports the findings of a multicentre prospective cohort study carried out between 1992 and 2003 that included 74 607 men and women aged 60 or more without coronary heart disease, stroke, or cancer at baseline. Adherence to the diet, which is rich in vegetables, legumes, fruits, cereals, and fish, reduced mortality by 7% (95% CI 1% to 12%). The modification was necessary because non-Mediterranean populations have a minimal intake of olive oil.

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