Mediterranean Diet and Cardiovascular Diseases
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 1145
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioactive components; phytochemicals; PAF-inhibitors; Mediterranean diet; cardiovascular disease; cancer; sarcopenia; body composition
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Dear Colleagues,
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. The Mediterranean Diet has emerged as one of the most evidence-based dietary patterns associated with reduced cardiovascular risk. The interplay between dietary habits, lifestyle factors, and genetic predisposition is yet an emerging area for scientific exploration.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which will focus on the role of the Mediterranean Diet in cardiovascular disease prevention, management, and its underlying mechanisms.
This Special Issue aims to present high-quality research that explores the multifaceted relationship between the Mediterranean Diet and cardiovascular health. The scope includes nutritional epidemiology, clinical trials, mechanistic studies, and public health perspectives. This topic aligns closely with the journal’s commitment to advancing knowledge in nutrition, health, and disease prevention.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Clinical trials assessing the impact of the Mediterranean Diet on cardiovascular outcomes;
- Nutritional epidemiology linking dietary patterns to CVD risk factors;
- Bioactive compounds in Mediterranean foods and their cardioprotective mechanisms;
- The Mediterranean Diet in different populations and cultural adaptations;
- Comparative studies of Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean dietary patterns on cardiovascular health;
- Lifestyle interventions incorporating diet and physical activity;
- Implementation strategies and public health policies promoting the Mediterranean Diet;
- Role of gut microbiota in mediating the effects of the Mediterranean Diet on CVD
We look forward to receiving your contributions to this timely and important Special Issue.
Dr. Paraskevi Detopoulou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- phytochemicals
- antioxidants
- Mediterranean diet
- PAF inhibitors
- microbiome
- lifestyleintervention
- metabolomics
- lipidomics
- biomarkers
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