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

USC researchers found that older adults who closely followed the Mediterranean diet had higher levels of the mitochondria-produced proteins humanin and SHMOOSE, which have been linked to protection against heart disease and Alzheimer's. The findings suggest a possible association, not a proven causal effect.

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