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Mediterranean diet may boost tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain

Source: Science Daily - Health & Medicine • Published: 25 Oct 2026, 01:38

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Mediterranean diet research examining links between eating patterns and small mitochondrial proteins that may relate to heart and brain health, inviting readers to learn what the study explores.

Mediterranean diet may boost tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain
Key Takeaways
  • Older adults with higher Mediterranean diet adherence had increased blood levels of Humanin.
  • Higher Mediterranean diet adherence was also associated with elevated SHMOOSE concentrations.
  • Authors propose a Humanin–Nox2 interaction that could contribute to the diet's cardioprotective effects.
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