Vegetarian diet may lower risk of dementia, heart disease, and more
NCT ID NCT03470584
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This completed study followed over 18,000 Taiwanese Buddhists to see if a vegetarian diet is linked to lower rates of chronic diseases like dementia, depression, heart disease, stroke, gout, cataracts, gallstones, and urinary tract infections. Researchers used health insurance records to track new cases. The goal is to understand how diet might affect long-term health.
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Locations
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Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital
Chiayi City, Taiwan
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 the study finds strong links, it could point to dietary patterns that lower risk for several chronic diseases.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Other lifestyle factors may influence results.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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