The Mediterranean Diet in Paediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders
Sabrina Cenni, Veronica Sesenna, Giulia Boiardi, Marianna Casertano, Giovanni Di Nardo, Susanna Esposito, Caterina Strisciuglio
Abstract
The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest dietary patterns worldwide, thanks to a combination of foods rich mainly in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Many studies have demonstrated a strong relationship between the Mediterranean diet and some chronic gastrointestinal diseases. The aim of this narrative review was to analyse the role of the Mediterranean diet in several gastrointestinal diseases, so as to give a useful overview on its effectiveness in the prevention and management of these disorders.
Topics & Concepts
Mediterranean dietMediterranean climateMediterranean areaMedicineNarrative reviewEnvironmental healthInternal medicineIntensive care medicineBiologyEcologyDigestive system and related healthDiet and metabolism studiesNutritional Studies and Diet