Impact of a Mediterranean diet on prevention and management of urologic diseases
Abstract Compared to a Western diet, the Mediterranean diet moves away from red meat and processed foods. Universally regarded as a healthier dietary alternative, the Mediterranean diet has garnered scientific endorsement for its ability to confer an array of compelling benefits. These health benefi...
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| description | Abstract Compared to a Western diet, the Mediterranean diet moves away from red meat and processed foods. Universally regarded as a healthier dietary alternative, the Mediterranean diet has garnered scientific endorsement for its ability to confer an array of compelling benefits. These health benefits encompass not only a lowered incidence of Type 2 diabetes with a reduction in obesity, but also a robust protective effect on cardiovascular health. Extensive literature exists to corroborate these health benefits; however, the impact of a Mediterranean diet on urologic diseases, specifically sexual dysfunction, lower urinary tract symptoms, stone disease, and urologic cancers are not well studied. Understanding how dietary habits may impact these urologic conditions can contribute to improved prevention and treatment strategies. A total of 955 papers from PubMed and Embase were systematically reviewed and screened. After exclusion of disqualified and duplicated studies, 58 studies consisting of randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, cross sectional studies, reviews and other meta-analyses were included in this review. 11 primary studies were related to the impact of a Mediterranean diet on sexual dysfunction, 9 primary studies regarding urinary symptoms, 8 primary studies regarding stone disease, and 9 primary studies regarding urologic cancers. All primary studies included were considered of good quality based on a New-Castle Ottawa scale. The results demonstrate a Mediterranean diet as an effective means to prevent as well as improve erectile dysfunction, nephrolithiasis, lower urinary tract symptoms, and urinary incontinence. The review highlights the need for additional research to study the impact of diet on urologic cancers and other urologic conditions such as premature ejaculation, loss of libido, female sexual dysfunction, and overactive bladder. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-48856c6b7c8f4a45916edbfc2a3684182024-03-05T20:28:41ZengBMCBMC Urology1471-24902024-02-0124111210.1186/s12894-024-01432-9Impact of a Mediterranean diet on prevention and management of urologic diseasesMark I Sultan0Shady A Ibrahim1Ramy F Youssef2Department of Urology, University of CaliforniaDepartment of Urology, University of CaliforniaDepartment of Urology, University of CaliforniaAbstract Compared to a Western diet, the Mediterranean diet moves away from red meat and processed foods. Universally regarded as a healthier dietary alternative, the Mediterranean diet has garnered scientific endorsement for its ability to confer an array of compelling benefits. These health benefits encompass not only a lowered incidence of Type 2 diabetes with a reduction in obesity, but also a robust protective effect on cardiovascular health. Extensive literature exists to corroborate these health benefits; however, the impact of a Mediterranean diet on urologic diseases, specifically sexual dysfunction, lower urinary tract symptoms, stone disease, and urologic cancers are not well studied. Understanding how dietary habits may impact these urologic conditions can contribute to improved prevention and treatment strategies. A total of 955 papers from PubMed and Embase were systematically reviewed and screened. After exclusion of disqualified and duplicated studies, 58 studies consisting of randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, cross sectional studies, reviews and other meta-analyses were included in this review. 11 primary studies were related to the impact of a Mediterranean diet on sexual dysfunction, 9 primary studies regarding urinary symptoms, 8 primary studies regarding stone disease, and 9 primary studies regarding urologic cancers. All primary studies included were considered of good quality based on a New-Castle Ottawa scale. The results demonstrate a Mediterranean diet as an effective means to prevent as well as improve erectile dysfunction, nephrolithiasis, lower urinary tract symptoms, and urinary incontinence. The review highlights the need for additional research to study the impact of diet on urologic cancers and other urologic conditions such as premature ejaculation, loss of libido, female sexual dysfunction, and overactive bladder.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-024-01432-9Lifestyle interventionMediterranean dietSexual dysfunctionUrinary symptomsStone diseaseUrologic cancers |
| spellingShingle | Mark I Sultan Shady A Ibrahim Ramy F Youssef Impact of a Mediterranean diet on prevention and management of urologic diseases BMC Urology Lifestyle intervention Mediterranean diet Sexual dysfunction Urinary symptoms Stone disease Urologic cancers |
| title | Impact of a Mediterranean diet on prevention and management of urologic diseases |
| title_full | Impact of a Mediterranean diet on prevention and management of urologic diseases |
| title_fullStr | Impact of a Mediterranean diet on prevention and management of urologic diseases |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of a Mediterranean diet on prevention and management of urologic diseases |
| title_short | Impact of a Mediterranean diet on prevention and management of urologic diseases |
| title_sort | impact of a mediterranean diet on prevention and management of urologic diseases |
| topic | Lifestyle intervention Mediterranean diet Sexual dysfunction Urinary symptoms Stone disease Urologic cancers |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-024-01432-9 |
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