The BMJ published a large scale systematic review and meta-analysis which statistically combined the results of 12 separate studies with over 1.5 million people. The results show that those who follow strictly this style of diet are more likely to live longer, and less likely to die from major diseases such as heart disease, stroke or cancer etc.
The researchers said the results seem “clinically relevant for public health, in particular for encouraging a Mediterranean-like dietary pattern for primary prevention of major chronic diseases.” However they point out that it is important to estimate the effects of the dietary pattern as a whole rather than the individual components of the diet.
Source: "Adherence to Mediterranean diet and health status: meta-analysis." BMJ 2008; 337:a1344 ( published online)
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