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Mediterranean Diet Influence on SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Adverse Reaction: Friend or Foe?

Published:2024-06-12 Issue:12 Volume:16 Page:1846
ISSN:2072-6643
Container-title:Nutrients
language:en
Short-container-title:Nutrients

Author:

Gualtieri Paola¹^ORCID,Frank Giulia²³^ORCID,Cianci Rossella⁴⁵^ORCID,Smeriglio Antonella⁶^ORCID,Alibrandi Angela⁷,Di Renzo Laura¹^ORCID,Trombetta Domenico⁶^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Section of Clinical Nutrition and Nutrigenomic, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy

2. PhD School of Applied Medical-Surgical Sciences, University of Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy

3. School of Specialization in Food Science, University of Tor Vergata, Via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy

4. Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy

5. Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), 00168 Rome, Italy

6. Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98122 Messina, Italy

7. Department of Economics, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy

Abstract

Background: The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) has long been recognized for its health-promoting attributes, with proven benefits in preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. During the global COVID-19 pandemic, MedDiet’s potential to mitigate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection gained attention. This study aims to investigate the interplay among MedDiet adherence, immune system response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, and potential sex-related variations. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted through collecting data from a web survey for the Italian population. Adherence to the MedDiet was assessed using the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS); in addition, COVID-19 symptoms and vaccination details were also obtained. Results: Significant associations between MedDiet adherence, COVID-19 symptoms, and vaccine-related side effects were observed. Notably, females demonstrated distinct responses, reporting lymph node enlargement and a different prevalence and severity of vaccine side effects compared to males. Conclusions: This study highlights the protective role of the MedDiet against COVID-19 and emphasizes the relevance of sex-specific responses in vaccination outcomes according to MEDAS score.

Funder

Italian Ministry of Health

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/12/1846/pdf

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