Plant-based diets emphasizing healthful plant foods were associated with a lower risk of mortality among older adults, whereas a plant-based diet rich in less-healthful plant foods was related to a higher mortality risk. Thus, the quality of plant foods deserves attention in future plant-based dietary recommendations.
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This is a summary of: Chen, H. et al. Plant-based dietary patterns in relation to mortality among older adults in China. Nat. Aging https://doi.org/10.1038/s43587-022-00180-5 (2022)
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Quality of plant-based diet determines mortality risk in Chinese older adults. Nat Aging 2, 197–198 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43587-022-00178-z
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