Association of the Mediterranean Diet With White Matter Integrity Among Hispanic or Latino Adults

Key Points

• This research examines the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and white matter integrity in Hispanic or Latino adults.
• Analyzed dietary adherence to the Mediterranean diet
• Measured structural integrity of white matter
• Assessed associations with cardiovascular health and glucose control
• Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet correlates with improved white matter integrity.
• Cardiovascular health serves as a mediator in the relationship between diet and brain structure.
• Better glucose control is also associated with enhanced white matter integrity.