PREDIMED study

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A study cited as foundational evidence for the benefits of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) in heart health.

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#134 - James O’Keefe, M.D.: Preventing cardiovascular disease and the risk of too much exercise

#134 - James O’Keefe, M.D.: Preventing cardiovascular disease and the risk of too much exercise

Peter Attia MD

One of the most important diet studies, which showed a 30% reduction in cardiovascular events using a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra virgin olive oil or nuts.

#31 – Navdeep Chandel, Ph.D.: metabolism, mitochondria, and metformin in health and disease

#31 – Navdeep Chandel, Ph.D.: metabolism, mitochondria, and metformin in health and disease

Peter Attia MD

A large primary prevention nutrition study that compared a Mediterranean diet with extra-virgin olive oil, a Mediterranean diet with nuts, and a low-fat diet. The study showed benefits from the Mediterranean arms but faced criticism regarding performance bias and randomization irregularities.

230 ‒ Cardiovascular disease in women: prevention, risk factors, lipids, and more

230 ‒ Cardiovascular disease in women: prevention, risk factors, lipids, and more

Peter Attia MD

A study cited as foundational evidence for the benefits of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) in heart health.