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Review
. 2022 Jan 17;14(2):393.
doi: 10.3390/nu14020393.

Clinical Impact of Mediterranean Diet Adherence before and after Bariatric Surgery: A Narrative Review

Isabella Gastaldo  1 , Rosa Casas  2   3   4 , Violeta Moizé  1   3   5
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Clinical Impact of Mediterranean Diet Adherence before and after Bariatric Surgery: A Narrative Review

Isabella Gastaldo et al. Nutrients. .

Abstract

The population suffering from obesity is rapidly increasing all over the world. Bariatric surgery has shown to be the treatment of choice in patients with severe obesity. A Mediterranean diet has long been acknowledged to be one of the healthiest dietary patterns associated with a lower incidence of many chronic diseases. The aim of the present narrative review is to summarize the existing research on the clinical impact of a Mediterranean diet before and after bariatric surgery, focusing on its effects on weight loss and improvement in comorbidities. Although the current knowledge is limited, this information could add value and emphasize the importance of adopting a Mediterranean diet before and after bariatric surgery.

Keywords: Mediterranean diet; bariatric surgery; obesity; weight loss.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Composition of a Mediterranean Diet. Adapted from [16].
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