Do people who don't eat meat live less long?

A study found that in Chinese adults over 80, those who did not eat meat were less likely to reach 100, but this was only true for underweight individuals.

Does diet matter for reaching 100 years old?

For underweight older adults, avoiding meat was linked to a lower chance of reaching 100. However, for those of healthy weight, diet did not seem to affect the likelihood of reaching this age.

Can adding fish or dairy help older adults on plant-based diets?

Yes, older adults who included fish, dairy, or eggs in their diets were as likely to live to 100 as meat-eaters, suggesting these foods may help prevent undernutrition.

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Centenarian Diet Study: Meat Eaters Outlive Vegans?

26 Jan

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Summary

Study on 5,000+ adults over 80 in China revealed non-meat eaters less likely to reach 100.
Association between avoiding meat and lower centenarian likelihood was only seen in underweight participants.
Including fish, dairy, or eggs improved survival likelihood for older non-meat eaters compared to strict plant-based.

Centenarian Diet Study: Meat Eaters Outlive Vegans?

A recent study tracking over 5,000 Chinese adults aged 80 and older indicated that individuals not consuming meat were less likely to reach 100 than their meat-eating counterparts. This finding, however, requires careful interpretation within the context of advanced age.

Crucially, the reduced likelihood of reaching 100 among non-meat eaters was exclusively observed in underweight participants. No such association was found in older adults maintaining a healthy weight, highlighting body weight as a key factor. The study also noted that older adults including fish, dairy, or eggs in their diets were just as likely to live to 100 as meat eaters.