Also known as: WFPB, vegan diet, vegetarian diet, whole food plant-based, plant based
Latest evidence update: 2026-05-20
Diet centered on vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds with minimal or no animal products. Strong evidence for cardiovascular risk reduction (Ornish, EPIC-Oxford).
Adherence to plant-based diets was associated with better cognitive outcomes in stroke survivors.
Plant-based diets lower risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
Women with a history of eating disorders are more likely to be vegetarian during pregnancy.
The Planetary Health Diet emphasizes plant-forward, nutrient-dense, and environmentally sustainable food patterns that may address metabolic and muscle health in sarcopenic obesity and diabetic sarcopenia.
Vegan diets improved disease activity, inflammation markers, and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
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