Nutritional intervention helps pharmacology in the management of the metabolic syndrome

Article type: Review Article

Authors: Visioli, Francesco^{a; b} | Poli, Andrea^b | Paoletti, Rodolfo^b

Affiliations: [a] IMDEA-Food, C/Faraday 7 Edificio CLAID 1a planta, Dpcho 16, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain. e-mail: [email protected] | [b] Nutrition Foundation of Italy, Milan, Italy

Abstract: In this article, we critically address the contribution of dietary advice to the overall strategy of prevention and treatment of the metabolic syndrome. In particular, we underline how an appropriate choice of food items and nutrients should anticipate or accompany pharmacological therapy (often greatly limiting the use of drugs).

Keywords: Metabolic syndrome, Inflammation, Nutrition, Omega 3 fatty acids, Micronutrients

DOI: 10.3233/s12349-010-0024-9

Journal: Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 203-207, 2010