The Association Between the Mediterranean Diet and Fatty Acids in Red Blood Cells of Spanish Adolescents.

ABSTRACT: Objective: The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is characterized by its emphasis on plant-based foods, olive oil, and fish products, and has been associated with providing relevant fatty acids (FAs) for adolescent physiology. This study aims to investigate the relationship between adherence to the MedDiet and the FA composition of red blood cell (RBC) membranes in an adolescent population. Methods: The current research examines the relationship between MedDiet adherence, assessed using the KIDMED questionnaire, and the composition of RBC membranes, specifically measuring 22 FAs in a cross-sectional analysis of adolescents from two cohorts (mean age = 14.55). Baseline data from 552 participants with complete dietary adherence and FA information were analyzed using multivariable re

SUBMITTER: Ayala-Aldana N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12430225 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature