Table 5 Adverse events
Mediterranean diet n = 103 | Low-fat diet n = 97 | |
|---|---|---|
Any serious adverse event* | 11 (10.7%) | 11 (11.3%) |
Recurrent stroke | 2 (1.9%) | 2 (2.1%) |
Acute myocardial infarction or coronary revascularization | 0 (0%) | 1 (1.3%) |
Other cardiovascular | 5 (5.4%) | 1 (1.3%) |
Gastrointestinal | 1 (0.9%) | 1 (1.3%) |
Infections | 1 (0.9%) | 2 (2.1%) |
Neurological | 1 (0.9%) | 0 (0%) |
Other serious adverse event | 1(0.9%) | 4 (4.4%) |
Any nonserious adverse event | 35 (34%) | 27 (27.8%) |
Gastrointestinal | 20 (19.4%) | 21 (21.6%) |
Neurological | 11 (10.7%) | 3 (3.1%) |
Infections | 2 (1.9%) | 2 (2.1%) |
Cardiovascular | 2 (1.9%) | 0 (0%) |
Other nonserious adverse event | 0 (0%) | 1 (1.3%) |