Study Links
https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12937-023-00877-2
https://www.nmcd-journal.com/article/S0939-4753%2823%2900149-7/fulltext
| Num | Year | Name | Site | Misc | Comment | Correlation | Note |
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| 1 | October 2023 | Associations between plant-based dietary patterns and risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality – a systematic review and meta-analysis | BioMed Central Nutrition Journal | ||||
| 2 | July 2023 | A comprehensive review of healthy effects of vegetarian diets | NMCD | ||||
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Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
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Risk Reduction: A systematic review and meta-analysis encompassing over 2.2 million participants found that higher adherence to plant-based diets was associated with a 21% lower risk of developing T2D. This protective effect was more pronounced with diets emphasizing healthy plant foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes .(BioMed Central)
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Glycemic Control: Another review indicated that replacing animal protein with plant protein improved glycemic control in individuals with diabetes, suggesting benefits for both prevention and management .(NMCD Journal)
| Health Outcome | Plant-Based Diets | Red/Processed Meat Consumption | |
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| Type 2 Diabetes | ↓ Risk (up to 21% reduction) | ↑ Risk (up to 32% increase) |