Prior studies have reported that some components of the MedDiet such as nuts may downregulate inflammatory markers related to atherosclerosis, such as serum C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin 6 (IL-6), cell adhesion molecule-1 (CAM-1), and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) [54]. Here, IL6 is linked to atherosclerosis.