Mediterranean diet versus low-fat diet on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and outcomes: A systematic review of RCTs

MD demonstrates superior efficacy over LFD in improving CV risk factors and outcomes. These findings could support the preferential recommendation of MD over LFD for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Further research should explore the long-term adherence and implementation of these dietary interventions in diverse populations.

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Medicine
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2026-03-13
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Nutritional Studies and Diet
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MD demonstrates superior efficacy over LFD in improving CV risk factors and outcomes. These findings could support the preferential recommendation of MD over LFD for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Further research should explore the long-term adherence and implementation of these dietary interventions in diverse populations.

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Government Medical College (IN), St. George's University (GD), Government Medical College (IN), Saint Joseph University (LB), Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College (IN), Stanley Medical College (IN), CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry (PK), Washington Hospital (US), Bicol University (PH), University of Chicago (US), Glenbrook Hospital (US), University of Santo Tomas–Legazpi (PH)
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