title: Physiology in Medicine: update on lifestyle determinants of postprandial triacylglycerolemia with emphasis on the Mediterranean lifestyle.
abstract: This review updates the effect of lifestyle on plasma triacylglycerols (TAG) in the postprandial state, commonly reported as postprandial lipemia (PPL), an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Numerous studies have shown that Mediterranean diet may reduce PPL. However, most of these studies were focused on the type of fat (i.e., monounsaturated fat from olive oil), and the other components of the Mediterranean lifestyle were neglected. Physical activity, an integral part of this lifestyle, is widely investigated on its own and shown to reduce PPL. In addition, preliminary results of studies examining other Mediterranean "ingredients", such as legumes, fish, and herbs, showed additional benefits; however, data on the long-term effects are limited. More studies are needed to confirm short-term results and investigate the effects of the whole Mediterranean lifestyle on PPL and whether these effects mediate its protective role on CVD. Moreover, investigation of the effects in nonhealthy populations and the underlying mechanisms would be clinically helpful in individualizing the appropriate intervention.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece; and.
authors.forename: Maria I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Maraki
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece; and Metabolism Unit, Shriners Hospital for Children, Departments of Internal Medicine and Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas lasidoss@utmb.edu.
authors.forename: Labros S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Sidossis
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000097:blood; D038441:Diet, Mediterranean; D006801:Humans; D015228:Hypertriglyceridemia / Q000378:metabolism*; D008019:Life Style; D009043:Motor Activity; D019518:Postprandial Period; D065840:Protective Factors; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D014280:Triglycerides
keywords: diet; lipid metabolism; olive; physical activity; triglycerides