Vegetarian diet linked to lower risk of dementia, heart disease, and more in massive study
NCT ID NCT03470584
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study followed over 18,000 Taiwanese Buddhists to see if a vegetarian diet is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases like dementia, depression, heart disease, stroke, gout, cataracts, gallstones, and urinary tract infections. Researchers compared health records of vegetarians and non-vegetarians over time. The goal is to understand how diet may influence long-term health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vegetarian diet
- What this could lead to
- If it shows clear links, this could help people understand how a vegetarian diet might lower the risk of several chronic diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it can only show associations, not cause and effect. Other lifestyle factors may influence the results.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital
Chiayi City, Taiwan
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