Plant-based diets linked to lower inflammation
Plant-based diets may reduce inflammation markers in adults, a review finds.
Why it matters
- Chronic inflammation drives diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
- Diet is a key factor that can be modified to reduce inflammation.
By the numbers
- 8 studies analyzed with over 1,800 participants.
- Significant reductions in CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α levels.
The big picture
- Plant-based diets could be a non-drug strategy to reduce inflammation.
- More research needed to confirm causation and mechanisms.
What they're saying
- A healthcare provider supplements nutrients while on a vegan diet.
- Questions remain about the role of specific types of meat in inflammation.
Caveats
- Review includes various study designs and dietary assessments.
- More large-scale studies needed.
What’s next
- Further research to establish causality and explore mechanisms.