Front Cardiovasc Med November 2021 PMID 34805312

The Association of Plant-Based Diet With Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Prospect Cohort Studies.

Jingxuan Quek, Grace Lim, Wen Hui Lim, Cheng Han Ng, Wei Zheng So, Jonathan Toh, Xin Hui Pan, Yip Han Chin, Mark D Muthiah, Siew Pang Chan, Roger S Y Foo, James Yip, Nithya Neelakantan, Mary F F Chong, Poay Huan Loh

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The overall tone shows agreement with the research, as many discussions reference the health benefits of plant-based diets, like lower cardiovascular risks, while a few posts dismiss the findings or focus on the role of diet quality. The choice of words varies from supportive phrases like 'sounds like diets should be the default' to dismissive comments such as 'vas a morir pronto,' reflecting different levels of interest and engagement around the study's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions endorse the positive findings of the publication, with many emphasizing the health benefits of plant-based diets and referencing supporting data.

InterestModerate interest

The topics seem moderately interesting to the audience, as evidenced by some posts mentioning ecological benefits and health outcomes, but others dismiss or downplay the research.

EngagementNeutral engagement

While some discussions cite the study and relate it to broader dietary debates, many posts are brief or dismissive, indicating limited deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Several posts highlight the significance of the research and its potential influence on dietary choices and health guidelines, though some dismiss its importance.

Abstract in brief

  • A meta-analysis of 13 studies with over 410,000 participants found that following a plant-based diet generally reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and related mortality, especially when the diet is healthful rather than unhealthful.
  • The research shows that healthful plant-based diets are linked to lower CVD incidence, while unhealthful plant-based diets may increase the risk of cardiovascular mortality. Vegetarians tend to have lower CVD incidence compared to meat-eaters, but their risk of stroke or CVD mortality is similar.
  • Overall, the study emphasizes that the quality of a plant-based diet matters and that adopting healthy plant-based eating habits can be beneficial for heart health and reducing mortality risk.]

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@Flsrsly @HolzheuStefan Das sagte ja auch schon Paracelsus, dass alles ein Gift ist aber die Menge es macht. Jedoch gibt es recht robuste Daten, dass Vegetarier weniger gesundheitliche Probleme haben. Siehe zB unten. Ökologische Vorteile hat eine fleischarme Ernährung auch. https://t.co/6LOWDKJtbe

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