Diet to Reduce the Metabolic Syndrome Associated with Menopause.


The rates of metabolic syndrome are increasing in parallel with the increasing prevalence of obesity, primarily due to its concomitant insulin resistance.


This is particularly concerning for women, as the years around menopause are accompanied by an increase in visceral obesity, a strong determinant of insulin resistance.


A fall in oestrogens and increase in the androgen/oestrogen ratio is attributed a determining role in this process, which has been confirmed in other physiological models, such as polycystic ovary syndrome.


A healthy lifestyle, with special emphasis on nutrition, has been recommended as a first-line strategy in consensus and guidelines.


A consistent body of evidence has accumulated suggesting that the Mediterranean diet, with olive oil as a vital component, has both health benefits and acceptable adherence.


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