- The study was cross-sectional and included 195 patients in the United Kingdom.
- Patients were recruited at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
- Low Mediterranean diet adherence was linked with more severe periodontitis.
- Frequent red meat intake was independently linked to severity.
- Il-6 remained associated with severity after adjustment.
- Hs-crp did not remain significant after adjustment.
- Patients with high adherence had shallower probing depths, fewer deep pockets, and less attachment loss.
- Vegetables, legumes, and dairy were inversely related to hs-crp.
- Vegetables and legumes were inversely related to il-6, fruit to il-10, and olive oil to il-17.
- The study was limited by its cross-sectional design, hospital-based sample, self-reported diet, and uneven smoking distribution.
Source: Journal of Periodontology
