Evidence Question

Does Mediterranean diet improve triglycerides?

Related to: Cardiometabolic Risk

Short answer

Mediterranean diet may improve triglycerides.

Evidence at a glance

Evidence strength
Moderate Evidence
Supporting research
2 studys
Randomized trials
2 trials

Why do we say this?

Across 2 randomized trials, findings are mixed and showed an effect on triglycerides with Mediterranean diet.

Context and limitations

Some evidence reported benefits while other evidence found little or no effect.

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.

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Supporting research

2 published studys