Association of Mediterranean diet adherence with familial Mediterranean fever severity in a Lebanese cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by a wide clinical variability among individuals, indicating that both genetic and environmental factors influence disease progression. Although the Mediterranean Diet (MD) is recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties, its relationship with FMF severity remains uninvestigated. This study aims to explore the association between MD adherence and FMF severity, while considering individuals' genetic background, lifestyle, and comorbid health conditions.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 101 confirmed individuals with FMF in Lebanon. Data were collected using a questionnaire that included participants' demographics, socio-economic status, disease manifestations, com

SUBMITTER: Hammoud R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659532 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature