Polymeal

History

The study estimated that following the Polymeal would delay the average onset of heart attack by nine years in men and eight years in women. Because cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in first-world nations, this delay would increase the average lifespan of men by six years and women by 5.5 years. The researchers combined several food items: red wine, dark chocolate without dairy products, almonds, garlic, fish (particularly oily fish for Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA), and fruits and vegetables.

The daily suggested intake includes 150 mL of red wine, 100 g of dark chocolate, 400 g of fruits and vegetables, 2.7 g of garlic, and 68 g of almonds, plus 118 g of fish four times each week. The Polymeal is based on principles of combating inflammation, and the diet could be extended to include ginger root, potatoes, fish other than catfish and tilapia, grass-fed beef, chicken and eggs, herbs and spices, olive oil, butter (ghee), coconut oil, nuts, dark chocolate (at least 85% chocolate), water, green tea, red wine (dry and aged), and turmeric.

Did You Know?

• In 2023, the World Health Organization stated there is no conclusive evidence that moderate alcohol's cardiovascular benefits outweigh its increased cancer risk.
• The Polymeal was based on a statistical meta-analysis combining results of many previous studies.
• The same technique used in the Polymeal paper was used in the Polypill paper.