Reducing cancer risk with Mediterranean diet

Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet could be linked to a reduced risk of obesity-related cancers.

In a study published in JAMA Network Open, investigators examined the outcomes of more than 450,000 individuals aged 35 to 70 years who participated in the EPIC study between 1992 and 2000. The participants were divided into three categories on the basis of their adherence to the Mediterranean diet: Low, medium or high.

Compared with those in the low adherence group, the participants in the high adherence group had a lower likelihood of developing obesity-related cancers. The greatest inverse correlations were observed for colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma and renal cancer.

The findings reinforced current dietary guidelines for cancer prevention, highlighting the benefits of the Mediterranean diet beyond weight management.

Read more: JAMA Network Open

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