The Claim
A higher Food Compass Score is significantly associated with higher intakes of vitamin K, vitamin C, and α-tocopherol in healthy Mediterranean adults.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In healthy adults following a Mediterranean diet, a higher Food Compass Score is linked to greater consumption of vitamin K, vitamin C, and α-tocopherol.
See the scientific wording
A higher Food Compass Score is significantly associated with higher intakes of vitamin K (β=5.225, 95% CI: 1.670–8.840, p=0.005), vitamin C (β=0.022, 95% CI: 0.005–0.038, p=0.01), and α-tocopherol (β=0.427, 95% CI: 0.007–0.785, p=0.02) in healthy Mediterranean adults, indicating that the score reflects greater consumption of nutrient-dense plant foods.
People who eat more leafy greens, fruits, and nuts consume more vitamin K, vitamin C, and alpha-tocopherol because these nutrients are naturally found in those foods. The body absorbs these vitamins directly from the digestive tract and uses them in metabolic processes that require antioxidants.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who eat healthier diets, as scored by the Food Compass, were found to eat more vitamins K, C, and E — which come from leafy greens, fruits, and nuts — according to their food logs. This means the score correctly picks up on healthier eating patterns.
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