Unlocking the Heart-Healthy Potential of the Mediterranean Diet
A recent study published in the Nutrients journal examined the effects of combining the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) with dairy foods on the gut microbiome of Australians at high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study found that an 8-week MedDiet supplemented with dairy foods resulted in changes in the relative abundance of certain bacterial taxa, including an increase in Butyricicoccus, which has a positive effect on systolic blood pressure. These findings suggest that adherence to a MedDiet supplemented with dairy foods could potentially lower the risk of CVD.