In heart failure patients, higher adherence to the MedDiet has been associated with reduced NT-proBNP (NT-pro Brain Natriuretic Peptide levels), oxidized low-density lipoprotein and Lp(a) levels [21] while it seems to reduce the risk of a heart failure incident, as shown in a population-based cohort of 32,921 subjects [22]. The gene discussed is NPPB; the disease is heart failure.