The MedDiet has not been designed for weight loss, however, the evidence for weight reduction and weight management over time is impressive.
The MedDiet has not been designed for weight loss, however, the evidence for weight reduction and weight management over time is impressive. Four meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials have shown a greater reduction of body weight and BMI with the MedDiet compared to other diets, while a meta-analysis of 7 prospective cohort studies found a reduced risk of becoming obese and gaining weight over time associated with a higher adherence to MedDiet.