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Editorial
. 2025 Apr 1;17(7):1231.
doi: 10.3390/nu17071231.

Effects of Mediterranean Diet on Chronic Degenerative Diseases and Human Healthy Lifestyle

Daniela Bonofiglio  1   2
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Editorial

Effects of Mediterranean Diet on Chronic Degenerative Diseases and Human Healthy Lifestyle

Daniela Bonofiglio. Nutrients. .

Abstract

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), known as chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancers, represent an important public concern, leading to prolonged disability and death [...].

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The author declares no conflicts of interest.

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