Plant-Based Diets and Longevity in Patients with Cardiometabolic Disorders
Summary: Plant-Based Diets and Longevity in Patients with Cardiometabolic Disorders
1. Study Overview: Recent research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25) suggests that adopting a healthy plant-based diet may increase longevity in individuals with obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
2. Participant Data: The study analyzed data from nearly 78,000 adults with cardiometabolic disorders across the United States, United Kingdom, and China.
3. Diet Assessment: Participants’ diets were evaluated based on their intake of healthy plant-based foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes.
4. Key Findings:
• High adherence to a healthy plant-based diet was associated with a 17% to 24% reduction in mortality risk from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
• Conversely, diets low in healthy plant-based foods were linked to a 28% to 36% increased risk of death from these causes.
5. Additional Insights: The research also highlighted that consuming beverages like tea, coffee, and low-fat milk, while avoiding sugar-sweetened drinks, whole-fat milk, and fruit juice, can further reduce the risk of premature death.
