A recent study found that the Mediterranean diet provides the most cardioprotective effects, followed by DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and healthy plant-based diets.
The impact of diets like the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting on cardiovascular health remains controversial.
- Diets rich in fish, vegetables, grains, fruits, and beans are linked to a lower rate of myocardial infarctions and reduced risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases.
- The Mediterranean diet has been found to reduce inflammation, improve lipid profiles, and decrease the expression of pro-atherothrombotic genes.
- The DASH diet has been associated with lower blood pressure levels and reduced risk of diabetes, heart failure, and cardiovascular disease.
- Healthy plant-based diets show benefits but may not strictly recommend lower consumption of salt, fats, or sugars, reducing their cardioprotective effects.
- The ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting have shown weight loss benefits but raise concerns regarding increased risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
- A review published in the journal Nutrients found that the Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.