Mediterranean diet and telomere length in Nurses’ Health Study: population based cohort study

Commentary: The benefits of a Mediterranean Diet have been well established, including decreased mortality and lowered risk for chronic diseases. This study examined whether the Mediterranean diet was associated with longer telomere length, which is a biomarker for aging, and concluded that “greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with longer telomeres”. The importance of a proper diet and exercise program in maintaining health is crucial. I discuss the Mediterranean diet and its beneficial effects for patients with Lyme-MSIDS on page 378 of my book (chapter fifteen, Lyme and allergies).

Mediterranean diet and telomere length in Nurses’ Health Study: population based cohort study, thebmj