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Plant-Based Diet Cuts Chronic Illness Risk by 32%

8/30/2025

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A study in *The Lancet Healthy Longevity* finds a plant-based diet lowers chronic illness risk by 32%.
Data from over 400,000 individuals aged 37 to 70 across six European countries were analyzed.
Middle-aged participants showed a 29% reduced risk for chronic diseases with each 10-point increase in diet adherence.
The diet enhances immune function and decreases inflammation.

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Story summary

A study in *The Lancet Healthy Longevity* finds a plant-based diet lowers chronic illness risk by 32%.
Data from over 400,000 individuals aged 37 to 70 across six European countries were analyzed.
Middle-aged participants showed a 29% reduced risk for chronic diseases with each 10-point increase in diet adherence.
The diet enhances immune function and decreases inflammation.