Massive study links vegetarian diet to lower rates of dementia, heart disease, and more
NCT ID NCT03470584
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study followed over 18,000 Taiwanese adults to see if a vegetarian diet is linked to a lower risk of several chronic diseases, including dementia, depression, heart disease, stroke, gout, cataracts, gallstones, and urinary tract infections. Researchers used health insurance records to track new cases of these conditions over time. The goal was to understand how diet might help prevent these common health problems.
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Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital
Chiayi City, Taiwan
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