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Study: Mediterranean Diet Cuts Endometriosis Risk by 94%

10/23/2025

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A study in Scientific Reports finds that high adherence to a Mediterranean diet lowers endometriosis odds by up to 94% among Iranian women.
The study involved 313 women and used a validated questionnaire to assess diet.
Higher intake of fruits, vegetables, fish, and legumes was protective.
Increased saturated fats and meat intake raised the odds of endometriosis.
The authors note the observational design limits causal inferences.

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A study in Scientific Reports finds that high adherence to a Mediterranean diet lowers endometriosis odds by up to 94% among Iranian women.
The study involved 313 women and used a validated questionnaire to assess diet.
Higher intake of fruits, vegetables, fish, and legumes was protective.
Increased saturated fats and meat intake raised the odds of endometriosis.
The authors note the observational design limits causal inferences.