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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Higher Levels of Mitochondrial Microproteins

Greater adherence was associated with lower oxidative stress markers in older patients.

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    Mediterranean diet linked to higher mitochondrial microproteins.

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    Conducted on 49 older patients with atrial fibrillation.

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    Dietary adherence assessed via a nine-item questionnaire.

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    Significant findings in SHMOOSE and Humanin levels.

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    Olive oil, fish, and legumes showed beneficial associations.

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    Limitations included small sample size and cross-sectional design.

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    Potential for Mediterranean diet in promoting cardioprotective effects.

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    No conflicts of interest reported by researchers.

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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Higher Levels of Mitochondrial Microproteins

  • by Matthew Solan

  • April 2, 2026

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