A healthful plant-based diet is associated with higher physical and mental well-being among older adults independent of circulating CRP
Kerstin Schorr,
Marian Beekman,
Venetka Agayn
et al.
Abstract:Plant-based diets (PBD) have been found to be environmentally sustainable as well as beneficial for health. Observational research showed that higher plant-based diet quality improves well-being in adult women, however this is unclear for older adults. This association may be due to anti-inflammatory properties of PBD. Older adults, often suffering from chronic inflammation, may therefore profit from a more PBD. Therefore, we investigated the relation between PBD and well-being in older adults of both genders … Show more
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