Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and its association with atherogenic indices and lipid profile in individuals seeking a weight-loss dietary program: what role for body fat?

Lipids Health Dis. 2026 May 9. doi: 10.1186/s12944-026-02960-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The Mediterranean diet is widely recognized for its cardiovascular benefits, but its specific effects on atherogenic indices remain unclear, particularly in individuals seeking a weight-loss die

F Francesca Menichetti