Association of Mean Daily Polyphenols Intake with Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Anthropometric Indices in Healthy Greek Adults: A Retrospective Study

Research data indicate the possible effect of both polyphenols consumption and Mediterranean diet adherence on metabolic diseases’ prevalence. The present retrospective study investigated association mean daily intake with anthropometric indices in a sample Greek population. A total 250 healthy volunteers, aged between 18 65 years, were randomly recruited from central northern Greece. Total was estimated using semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) based NHANES study, while Med Diet Score used for degree adoption. Daily identified by Phenol Explorer database, measurements (BMI, waist-to-hip circumference, body composition) performed. determined to be 1905 mg, most participants had moderate or high last year (67.5% consuming more than 1000 mg/d). Moderate (higher Score) associated increased (p = 0.016). Increased higher decreased circumference 0.027, 0.004, respectively). Specific functional foods rich polyphenols, such as sour cherry, tomatoes, black tea, cocoa improved composition indices. Larger epidemiological studies need performed safer conclusions about whole population its disease biomarkers.