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Planetary Health Diet and cardiovascular health study
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A 20-year prospective study of over 65,000 postmenopausal women indicates that higher adherence to a Planetary Health Diet—which emphasizes plant-based foods and unsaturated fats while limiting processed meats and sugars—is linked to a 28% reduction in cardiovascular disease risks, including stroke and heart failure. Subsequent reports suggest Recent data presented at the NUTRITION 2026 meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, based on an analysis of 66,892 women from the Women’s Health Initiative, corroborates these findings. Additionally, a 12-year study involving over 69,000 adults from the UK Biobank suggests the diet's benefits may extend beyond cardiovascular health to include reduced mental and neurological risks. health. Participants following a planetary health diet showed a 12% lower risk of stroke, as well as a 13% lower risk of both depression and anxiety. The research also noted a 19% reduction in the likelihood of developing multiple neurological or psychiatric conditions simultaneously, a benefit potentially linked to slower cellular aging.
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