The Mediterranean Diet and HD

The Mediterranean diet, based on the dietary habits of the people of Crete, has become more popular to scientists and consumers, as studies continue to reveal its health benefits. For instance, studies show that the diet increases longevity and decreases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These promising results would suggest that studies investigating how the Mediterranean diet affects HD patients would be of interest the HD community. This chapter first discusses the history of the Mediterranean diet, what the diet consists of, and then explains in more detail the results of the diet’s studies.

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