The most prescribed drug around the world are statins used for lowering cholesterol and allegedly decreasingu00a0cardio vascularu00a0disease. The most common of these are Lipitor and Zocor. While reducing cholesterol is generally accepted as a good thing, there are those who oppose their massive use before trying diet and lifestyle modification first.
Consuming a Mediterranean diet that is rich in extra virgin olive oil may be an effective way to protect people at high-risk for heart disease against diabetes.
A Mediterranean-style diet u2013 rich in olive oil, nuts, as well as fruits, vegetables, and legumes u2013 may curtail the risks of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular-related death.