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Low adherence to the Mediterranean Diet is associated with a higher frequency of fatty plaques in the arteries (arteriosclerosis)
Diet influences the accumulation of fat in the arteries. This has been demonstrated by a recent study that confirms that low adherence to the Mediterranean Diet is associated with a greater presence of fatty plaques in the arteries, i.e. atherosclerosis.