| The macrobiotic diet in chronic disease. | |
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PMID: 21139126 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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The macrobiotic diet is a low-fat, high-fiber, high-complex carbohydrate, mainly vegetarian diet. It is associated with a lifestyle system and a spiritual philosophy of life. Unlike many diets, the composition is not fixed and may be altered depending on a person's health status, among other considerations. Studies indicating lower serum lipid levels and blood pressure in people following a macrobiotic diet than in the general population suggest it to be an effective preventive strategy for cardiovascular disease. Many of its components suggest macrobiotics would be a valuable approach to cancer prevention. On the other hand, it has been the subject of controversy, especially with respect to its use in patients suffering from malignancies. Several remarkable anecdotal case reports have supported a therapeutic effect in patients with advanced cancers. However, to date, the few studies attempted have been inadequate to prove effectiveness and further research is warranted. Concerns include potential delay in conventional treatment for cancer, risks associated with nutrition deficiencies, and social limitations related to the complexities of strict adherence to this diet. Many aspects of currently popular dietary recommendations such as eating locally grown, in-season, fresh, organic foods are legacies of the macrobiotic lifestyle and diet. |
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Robert H Lerman |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Volume: 25 ISSN: 1941-2452 ISO Abbreviation: Nutr Clin Pract Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
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Created Date: 2010-12-08 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8606733 Medline TA: Nutr Clin Pract Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 621-6 Citation Subset: IM; N |
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Functional Medicine Research Center, MetaProteomics, LLC, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, USA. BobLerman@metagenics.com |
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