Key points from article :
Adopting a plant-based diet can help promote healthful ageing.
It pertains to diets rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes.
Reduce risk of developing metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes by about 50%.
Reduce risk of coronary heart disease events by an estimated 40%.
Reduce risk of cerebral vascular disease events by 29%.
Reduce risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by more than 50%.
May reduce risk for cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease by almost 50%.
It has also been tied to increased life expectancy, seen in world's "Blue Zones".
It is noted that improvements in health will reduce health care costs due to chronic diseases.
Researchers from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
