High Adherence to the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern Is Inversely Associated with Systemic Inflammation in Older but Not in Younger Brazilian Adults

Autor(es)

Bastos, Amalia Almeida ; Felix, Paula Victoria ; Valentini Neto, Joao ; Rogero, Marcelo Macedo ; Fisberg, Regina Mara ; Yannakoulia, Mary ; Ribeiro, Sandra Maria Lima

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: NUTRIENTS; v. 16, n. 9, p. 14-pg., 2024-05-01.

Resumo

The Mediterranean dietary pattern (MPD) has shown promise in preventing low-grade systemic inflammation (LGSI). This study tested if a high adherence to the MDP by younger and older Brazilian adults is associated with lower LGSI and investigated which Mediterranean food components may contribute to these associations. We performed a secondary study on 2015 ISA-Nutrition (290 younger adults (20-59 years old) and 293 older adults (>= 60 years old)), a cross-sectional population-based study in S & atilde;o Paulo, SP, Brazil. The adherence to the MDP was assessed using the Mediterranean Diet Score (MedDietScore), obtained from two non-consecutive 24 h dietary recalls (24HDRs). The LGSI score (from plasma CRP, TNF-alpha, and adiponectin) identified the inflammatory status. Linear regression models assessed the association between LGSI and the MedDietScore. In older adults only, a high adherence to the MDP signified an 11.5% lower LGSI score. Older adults, classified with high adherence to the MDP, differed by consuming lower meat intake and full-fat dairy. Between older adults, the intake of vegetables and olive oil was inversely associated with the levels of LGSI. Thus, among older adults, the intake of some specific Mediterranean food determined high adherence to the MDP and was associated with decreased LGSI. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 12/22113-9 - Indicadores bioquímicos do estado nutricional de micronutrientes e consumo alimentar habitual de residentes do Município de São Paulo - Estudo ISA 2013
• Beneficiário: Regina Mara Fisberg
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular
• Processo FAPESP: 17/05125-7 - Estilo de vida, marcadores bioquímicos e genéticos como fatores de risco cardiometabólico: inquérito de saúde na cidade de São Paulo
• Beneficiário: Regina Mara Fisberg
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
• Processo FAPESP: 19/24213-0 - Transtornos mentais comuns, adesão ao padrão da dieta mediterrânea e perfil lipídico de idosos residentes no município de São Paulo nos anos de 2003, 2008 e 2015
• Beneficiário: Amália Almeida Bastos
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado