# Meta-Analysis Links Mediterranean Diet Adherence to Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk

A meta-analysis of 14 studies finds higher Mediterranean Diet adherence is associated with reduced pancreatic cancer risk.

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A meta-analysis of fourteen observational studies found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet is associated with a lower risk of developing pancreatic cancer. [^1]

In continuous variable analysis, a one-unit increase in Mediterranean Diet adherence scores was associated with a pooled relative effect estimate of 0.96 (95% CI: 0.94-0.97) for pancreatic cancer risk. [^2]

Participants in the highest adherence group had a 10% lower risk of pancreatic cancer compared to those in the lowest adherence group, with a pooled relative effect estimate of 0.90 (95% CI: 0.86-0.94). [^3]

The authors concluded that while the evidence suggests an inverse association, the observational nature of the studies limits causal inference and warrants further prospective dietary intervention trials. [^4]

For dinner, Suzy Karadsheh frequently cooks fish or chicken with a Greek salad containing bell peppers, tomato, cucumber, feta, onions, and olives, sometimes with tzatziki; her go-to is an oven-baked lemon garlic cod. [^5]

Suzy Karadsheh is the founder of The Mediterranean Dish, a recipe website, and is now based in Atlanta, Georgia, after growing up in Egypt. [^6]

Suzy Karadsheh said she limits weeknight meal prep to under half an hour, aiming to cook dinner in 45 minutes or less for her family. [^7]

For lunch, Suzy Karadsheh typically has leftovers or assembles a Mediterranean grain bowl from pre-cooked grains and roasted vegetables, often accompanied by hummus and bread. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. A meta-analysis of fourteen observational studies found that higher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet is associated with a lower risk of developing pancreatic cancer. (Frontiers, News)
2. In continuous variable analysis, a one-unit increase in Mediterranean Diet adherence scores was associated with a pooled relative effect estimate of 0.96 (95% CI: 0.94-0.97) for pancreatic cancer risk. (Frontiers, News)
3. Participants in the highest adherence group had a 10% lower risk of pancreatic cancer compared to those in the lowest adherence group, with a pooled relative effect estimate of 0.90 (95% CI: 0.86-0.94). (Frontiers, News)
4. The authors concluded that while the evidence suggests an inverse association, the observational nature of the studies limits causal inference and warrants further prospective dietary intervention trials. (Frontiers, News)
5. For dinner, Suzy Karadsheh frequently cooks fish or chicken with a Greek salad containing bell peppers, tomato, cucumber, feta, onions, and olives, sometimes with tzatziki; her go-to is an oven-baked lemon garlic cod. (businessinsider.com, News)
6. Suzy Karadsheh is the founder of The Mediterranean Dish, a recipe website, and is now based in Atlanta, Georgia, after growing up in Egypt. (businessinsider.com, News)
7. Suzy Karadsheh said she limits weeknight meal prep to under half an hour, aiming to cook dinner in 45 minutes or less for her family. (businessinsider.com, News)
8. For lunch, Suzy Karadsheh typically has leftovers or assembles a Mediterranean grain bowl from pre-cooked grains and roasted vegetables, often accompanied by hummus and bread. (businessinsider.com, News)

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