Food & Nutrition
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Heart and Brain Health Proteins
New research highlights the Mediterranean diet's benefits for heart and brain health. Older adults adhering to this diet showed increased levels of protective proteins.
eFit Connect · Sun, 25 Oct 2026
Recent findings suggest that the Mediterranean diet may play a significant role in enhancing heart and brain health. A study conducted by researchers at USC indicates that older adults who closely follow this dietary pattern have elevated levels of two small proteins, humanin and SHMOOSE.
These proteins, produced by mitochondria, are associated with protective effects against heart disease and Alzheimer's disease, as well as age-related damage. This research adds to the growing body of evidence supporting the Mediterranean diet as a beneficial lifestyle choice for healthy aging.
Source & attribution
This is an original eFit Connect summary based on reporting by ScienceDaily — Fitness, first published 25 Oct 2026. It is general information, not medical advice.
