Effects of the mediterranean diet versus low-fat diet on metabolic syndrome outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Several clinical studies have attributed the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) to desirable metabolic health outcomes, but literature is saturated with studies conducted in Mediterranean regions questioning the diets applicability in non-Mediterranean countries. This review aimed to determine the effectiveness of MedDiet compared to a low-fat diet (LF-Diet) on metabolic components in those with or at risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in …