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The PREDIMED Trial – Controversy, Criticisms, & Lessons Learned (SNP 22)
Oct 17, 2023
Discussion on the controversy and criticisms of the PREDIMED Trial, a landmark clinical trial in nutrition science. The trial showed a 30% reduction in cardiovascular events associated with a Mediterranean diet. However, it faced methodological issues, leading to a retraction and re-analysis of the original paper. Despite the controversy, the PREDIMED trial remains a valuable source of data. The podcast explores the origins of the Mediterranean diet, differences in fat composition, and the concept of risk in relation to population and baseline diet.
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- The PREDIMED trial faced controversies and criticisms over methodological issues, leading to retraction and republishing of the paper.
- The PREDIMED trial highlighted the potential benefits of the Mediterranean diet in reducing cardiovascular disease risk by 30%.
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