Mediterranean Diet May Boost Tiny Proteins that Protect the Heart and Brain
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Mediterranean diet may boost tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new clue to why the Mediterranean diet is so good for the heart, brain, and healthy aging. Researchers at USC found that older adults who closely followed the diet had higher levels of two tiny proteins, humanin and SHMOOSE, produced by the mitochondria, the energy-producing structures inside cells. These proteins have been linked to protection against heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and age-related dam…
The more faithfully older adults followed the Mediterranean diet, the significantly higher the blood levels of two types of mitochondrial proteins that protect cells from heart disease and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California (USC) published a study containing these findings in the international journal Frontiers in Nutrition in March 2026. The researchers analyzed …
Research by American scientists has revealed that older adults who follow a Mediterranean diet more frequently have higher levels of humanin and SHMOOSE proteins, which are associated with cellular health. While the findings shed light on the relationship between dietary habits and aging, they do not prove that this diet provides direct protection against disease.
A new study conducted in the US has revealed an effect of the Mediterranean diet that may support heart and brain health. Scientists found that people who adopted this diet had higher levels of two proteins associated with protecting cells.
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