7. Conclusion
This brief review presents the adverse effects of a number of (air) pollutants in human health. As shown, major impairments of different organs can be observed. The main conclusion drawn is that, in view of increased exposure of humans in a diversity of pollutants, dietary interventions, rich in plant-derived foods, may protect or decrease their effects on
different organs. This conclusion is supported by a number of epidemiological studies on the beneficial effect of a Mediterranean-type diet on human health.