After the year was over, those who had followed the Mediterranean diet saw beneficial changes to the microbiome in their digestive system. The loss of bacterial diversity was slowed, and the production of potentially harmful inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein and interleukin-17 were reduced.
At the same time, there was a growth of beneficial bacteria linked to improved memory and brain function, the study said. The diet also appeared to boost "keystone" species, critical for a stable "gut ecosystem" and which also slowed signs of frailty, such as walking speed and hand grip strength.
Previous publications from the ongoing study found those who followed the diet closely had improved episodic memory and overall cognitive ability. Higher adherence to the diet also reduced the rate of bone loss in people with osteoporosis and improved blood pressure and arterial stiffness.
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/02/17/health/mediterranean-diet-microbiome-wellness/index.html
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