05/16/2024

Large Review Finds Vegetarian, Vegan Diets Linked to Health Benefits

The diets are tied to lower risk of heart disease, cancer and death

A plant-based diet is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer and death, according to a large-scale review published Wednesday. 

The research, which appears in the journal PLOS ONE, analyzed the results of nearly 50 studies published from 2000 to 2023.

The studies examined the health effects of either vegetarian diets or vegan regimens, which restrict any food derived from animals, including dairy.

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