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Plant-Based Diet Cuts Mortality Risk by Up to 24%

4/2/2025

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A groundbreaking study unveiled at the American College of Cardiology conference reveals that embracing a healthy plant-based diet can dramatically lower mortality risks for individuals battling obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Analyzing data from nearly 78,000 adults across the U.S., U.K., and China, researchers discovered a remarkable 17% to 24% reduction in death risk for those who adopted this lifestyle.

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A groundbreaking study unveiled at the American College of Cardiology conference reveals that embracing a healthy plant-based diet can dramatically lower mortality risks for individuals battling obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Analyzing data from nearly 78,000 adults across the U.S., U.K., and China, researchers discovered a remarkable 17% to 24% reduction in death risk for those who adopted this lifestyle.