Nutrition
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Review Meta Analysis
The healthy Nordic dietary pattern has no effect on inflammatory markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials.
The Nordic diet (ND) is regarded as a healthy dietary pattern that might beneficially affect systemic chronic inflammation; however, the results of published studies are conflicting. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize the published evidence by randomized controlled clinical trials with regard to the effect of the ND pattern on circulating inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α). ⋯ Adherence to the ND pattern does not seem to affect circulating CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α levels. Clinical trials with longer follow-up periods and including participants in other regions are highly recommended.