Evidence For The Protective Properties Of the Main Components of the Mediterranean Diet Against Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review

Epidemiological studies have shown that the incidence and mortality rates of CRC vary over 10-fold worldwide where within Westernized societies lower rates are observed amongst populations living within the Mediterranean basin, suggesting a significant influence of environment and dietary style in CRC carcinogenesis. Interpretation of the data concerning the benefits of MD diet is difficult in vivo because of the variability of alimentary regimens used, the differing compliance with dietary supplementation and because of the non-uniform duration of patient cohort observation.

Source: Surgical Oncology - August 7, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: M.T. Rotelli, D. Bocale, M. De Fazio, P. Ancona, I. Scalera, R. Memeo, E. Travaglio, A.P. Zbar, D.F. Altomare Tags: Review Source Type: research