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Diet and nutrition

Lifestyle diseases: Does what we eat determine what we get sick with?

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Ewa Dąbrowska says that limiting highly processed foods and overeating, and choosing plant foods, can help prevent lifestyle diseases.

  • Ewa Dąbrowska describes short, regular fruit-and-vegetable fasts as a way to support health and prevent chronic diseases.
  • After fasting, Ewa Dąbrowska recommends a low-fat plant-based diet with vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, seeds, and nuts.
  • For atherosclerosis, Ewa Dąbrowska links better prevention with eating vegetables and fruit, exercising, and not smoking; she also describes improved circulation and cholesterol levels after fasting.
  • M. Williamson, N. Moustaid-Moussa, and L. Gollahon emphasize that plant fiber supports digestion and beneficial gut bacteria, which may help reduce inflammation.
  • Ewa Dąbrowska favors a predominantly plant-based diet, while M. Williamson, N. Moustaid-Moussa, and L. Gollahon note that combining plant and animal foods, and choosing a diet, may depend on the individual.

What the authors write

Ewa Dąbrowska

Highly processed food and overeating are identified as major risks, while plant foods are described as healthier than animal foods.

„The greatest harm is caused by highly processed foods. The second problem I observe is overeating. There are foods we should limit or reduce. Research programs, including the China Study, have shown the harmful effects of excess animal protein on our bodies.”Najwięcej szkody czynią nam pokarmy mocno przetworzone. Drugi problem, który obserwuję, to przejadanie się. Są pokarmy, które powinniśmy ograniczać czy redukować. Były programy badawcze, m.in. projekt chiński, który udowodnił niekorzystny wpływ na nasz organizm nadmiaru białka zwierzęcego.
Post przywraca zdrowie
Ewa Dąbrowska

Prevention may include short, periodic fasts that provide plant compounds and micronutrients and are intended to support the body's balance.

„Even short, periodic fasts help cleanse the body of toxins, provide bioactive plant compounds and micronutrients, and restore the body's physiological balance. Practiced regularly, fasting may prevent many chronic diseases.”Nawet krótkie, okresowe posty pomagają oczyszczać organizm z toksyn, dostarczać bioaktywnych związków roślinnych i mikroelementów, a także przywracać fizjologiczną równowagę organizmu. Regularnie praktykowany post może zapobiegać wielu chorobom przewlekłym.
Schorzenia i świadectwa
Ewa Dąbrowska

After fasting, Ewa Dąbrowska recommends a low-fat plant-based diet without meat, dairy, eggs, or fish as a way to continue reversing diseases, especially metabolic ones.

„To continue reversing diseases, especially metabolic ones, it is worth considering a low-fat plant-based diet based on: vegetables and fruit, whole grains and groats, legumes, seeds, and nuts. In this diet, fat makes up no more than 10% of calories.”Aby kontynuować cofanie chorób, szczególnie metabolicznych, warto rozważyć dietę roślinną niskotłuszczową, opartą na: warzywach i owocach, pełnych ziarnach, kaszach, roślinach strączkowych, pestkach, orzechach. W diecie tej tłuszcze stanowią maksymalnie 10% kaloryczności.
Dieta warzywno owocowa
Ewa Dąbrowska

Ewa Dąbrowska advises against the Western diet, which is high in processed foods, saturated fats, simple sugars, and salt, and low in vegetables and fruit.

„The so-called Western diet is not recommended. It is characterized by: high amounts of processed foods, saturated fats, simple sugars, and salt, low consumption of vegetables and fruit. Regardless of the diet chosen, regular physical activity, periodic returns to fasting, and a mindful approach to health are essential.”Niewskazana jest natomiast tzw. dieta zachodnia, charakteryzująca się: wysoką zawartością przetworzonej żywności, tłuszczami nasyconymi, cukrami prostymi i solą, niskim spożyciem warzyw i owoców. Niezależnie od wyboru diety, kluczowe znaczenie mają: regularna aktywność fizyczna, okresowe powroty do postów i świadome podejście do zdrowia.
Dieta warzywno owocowa
Ewa Dąbrowska

Recommended ways to reduce the risk of a heart attack include eating vegetables and fruit, being physically active, and not smoking.

„The 1994 INTERHEART study found that the risk of a heart attack can be reduced by as much as 80% by following three rules: eat vegetables and fruit, be physically active, and do not smoke. Atherosclerosis begins with damage to the endothelium—the inner lining of blood vessels.”Badanie INTERHEART z 1994 roku wykazało, że ryzyko zawału serca można zmniejszyć aż o 80%, przestrzegając trzech zasad: jedz warzywa i owoce, bądź aktywny fizycznie, nie pal papierosów. Miażdżyca zaczyna się od uszkodzenia śródbłonka – wewnętrznej wyściółki naczyń.
Schorzenia i świadectwa
Ewa Dąbrowska

Ewa Dąbrowska describes a plant-based diet and fasting as ways to prevent and treat ischemic heart disease, and links a six-week program with the possibility of reversing atherosclerotic changes.

„Fasting and a plant-based diet are effective methods for preventing and treating ischemic heart disease. Reducing fat, especially visceral fat, raises adiponectin levels—a substance that acts against inflammation, raises HDL, lowers blood pressure, and improves insulin sensitivity.”Post i dieta roślinna są skutecznymi metodami prewencji i leczenia choroby niedokrwiennej serca. Redukcja tłuszczu, szczególnie trzewnego, zwiększa poziom adiponektyny – substancji działającej przeciwzapalnie, podnoszącej HDL, obniżającej ciśnienie i poprawiającej wrażliwość na insulinę.
Schorzenia i świadectwa
Ewa Dąbrowska

According to Ewa Dąbrowska, a fruit-and-vegetable fast improves insulin sensitivity; after one week, glucose levels normalized in more than 80% of the patients observed.

„After just one week of a fruit-and-vegetable fast, glucose levels had normalized in more than 80% of the patients we observed. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the arteries that leads to the buildup of plaques and narrowing of blood vessels. Reduced blood flow to the heart or brain can result in a heart attack or stroke.”Już po tygodniu postu warzywno-owocowego u ponad 80% pacjentów obserwowaliśmy normalizację poziomu glukozy. Miażdżyca to przewlekła choroba zapalna tętnic, prowadząca do odkładania się blaszek miażdżycowych i zwężenia naczyń krwionośnych. Zmniejszony przepływ krwi do serca lub mózgu może skutkować zawałem lub udarem.
Dieta warzywno owocowa
Ewa Dąbrowska

Ewa Dąbrowska links a diet high in processed food and lack of physical activity with the development of atherosclerosis.

„Lifestyle—especially a diet high in processed foods and lack of physical activity—plays a key role in its development. The so-called Western diet contributes to lifestyle diseases, including atherosclerosis. The 1994 INTERHEART study found that the risk of a heart attack can be reduced by as much as 80% by following three rules: eat vegetables and fruit, be physically active, Atherosclerosis begins with damage to the endothelium—the inner lining of blood vessels.”Styl życia – zwłaszcza dieta bogata w przetworzoną żywność i brak ruchu – odgrywa kluczową rolę w jej rozwoju. Tzw. dieta zachodnia sprzyja chorobom cywilizacyjnym, w tym miażdżycy. Badanie INTERHEART z 1994 roku wykazało, że ryzyko zawału serca można zmniejszyć aż o 80%, przestrzegając trzech zasad: jedz warzywa i owoce, bądź aktywny fizycznie, Miażdżyca zaczyna się od uszkodzenia śródbłonka – wewnętrznej wyściółki naczyń.
Dieta warzywno owocowa
Ewa Dąbrowska

Ewa Dąbrowska describes improved test results and well-being among people with Hashimoto's disease after a fruit-and-vegetable diet.

„Hundreds of people with Hashimoto's disease come to us from across the country and abroad to follow a fruit-and-vegetable diet, which is a form of fasting. They return satisfied because they improve not only in how they feel, but also in that thyroid antibodies decrease and thyroid hormone levels normalize.”Przyjeżdżają do nas na dietę warzywno-owocową, która jest odmianą postu, setki osób z różnych stron kraju i z zagranicy cierpiących na Hashimoto i rzeczywiście wracają zadowoleni, gdyż następuje poprawa i to nie tylko samopoczucia, ale również obniżają się przeciwciała przeciwtarczycowe i normalizują hormony tarczycy.
W jakich chorobach autoimmunologicznych skuteczna jest terapia dietą warzywno-owocową?
Ewa Dąbrowska

In the cases described, the diet was associated with improved mobility and no further multiple sclerosis relapses.

„Two years ago, he followed a six-week fruit-and-vegetable diet and lost 16 kg; he had been overweight. Since then, he has had no further relapses and feels very well. He can walk without difficulty, and his blood pressure and cholesterol levels have normalized. Previously, he had hypertension and hypercholesterolemia.”Przed dwoma laty zastosował 6-tygodniową dietę warzywno-owocową, schudł wtedy 16 kg, a miał nadwagę, i od tej pory nie było już więcej rzutów choroby, czuje się bardzo dobrze, może bez problemu chodzić, także znormalizowały się ciśnienie krwi i poziom cholesterolu, a wcześniej miał nadciśnienie i hipercholesterolemię.
W jakich chorobach autoimmunologicznych skuteczna jest terapia dietą warzywno-owocową?
Ewa Dąbrowska

In the study described, the measured indicators decreased in people with porphyria after a fruit-and-vegetable diet, and the authors also noted remission of coexisting diseases.

„In cases where the initial level of immune complexes was low, a temporary increase in their concentration was observed, followed by a decrease. All participants also showed a significant reduction in porphyrin excretion in urine (uroporphyrins fell from 1300 ug/24h to 30 ug/24h). As biochemical and immunological disorders normalized, previously non-healing wounds on the hands healed completely. There was also remission of diseases coexisting with porphyria, such as fatty liver, overweight, hypertension, diabetes, periodontitis, osteoarthritis, and others.”W przypadku niskiego wyjściowo poziomu kompleksów immunologicznych stwierdzono przejściowy wzrost ich stężenia i następnie spadek U wszystkich badanych występował także znamienny spadek wydalania porfiryn z moczem (uroporfiryny obniżyły się z 1300 ug/24h do 30 ug/24h).Wraz z normalizacją zaburzeń biochemicznych i immunologicznych obserwowano całkowite wygojenie, nie gojących się dotąd ran na dłoniach. Nastąpiła też remisja współistniejących z porfirią chorób, takich jak: stłuszczenie wątroby, nadwaga, nadciśnienie, cukrzyca, paradontoza, choroba zwyrodnieniowa stawów itp.
Sympozjum profilaktyka chorób cywilizacyjnych
Ewa Dąbrowska

In some patients who consistently followed a healthy vegan diet and periodically returned to a fruit-and-vegetable diet, porphyria remained in remission for many years.

„In patients who permanently adopted a healthy vegan diet (without foods of animal origin) and periodically returned to a fruit-and-vegetable diet, the disease remained in remission for many years. Conclusions: Alternating courses of a fruit-and-vegetable diet and healthy eating may be considered an alternative method of treating and preventing porphyria cutanea tarda.”U pacjentów, którzy zastosowali na stałe zdrowe żywienie, oparte na diecie wegańskiej (bez pokarmów pochodzenia zwierzęcego) i okresowo powracali do diety warzywno-owocowej obserwowano wieloletnią remiscencję choroby. Wnioski: Naprzemienne kuracje dietą warzywno-owocową i zdrowym żywieniem mogą być rozważone jako alternatywna metoda leczenia i profilaktyki porfirii późnej skórnej.
Sympozjum profilaktyka chorób cywilizacyjnych
Andrzej Frydrychowski

Andrzej Frydrychowski presents influencing genes through epigenetics as a way to block the development of some diseases.

„Modern science disagrees with this. A field of science called epigenetics has emerged, showing that we can influence genes to suppress them and block the development of many diseases. For example, there are four key points in cancer that can help overcome the disease or prevent it from developing.”Współczesna nauka temu zaprzecza. Powstał dział nauki zwany epigenetyką, który udowadnia, że możemy wpływać na geny hamująco i blokować powstanie wielu chorób. Np. w chorobie nowotworowej istotne są 4 punkty, pozwalające wygrać z tą chorobą lub powstrzymać jej powstanie.
Czy mamy wpływ na powstawanie chorób cywilizacyjnych?
M. Williamson i N. Moustaid-Moussa i L. Gollahon

Ewa Dąbrowska says that plant fiber supports the gut and gut bacteria, and that substances produced by some of these bacteria may reduce inflammation.

„Plant-based foods are the primary source of fiber and molecules that promote gut health, digestion, and beneficial microbial populations. Higher amounts of dietary fiber intake favored colonization with SCFA producers like lachnospira (). Sodium butyrate (SCFA supplement) attenuated inflammation associated with diabetes ().”Plant-based foods are the primary source of fiber and molecules that promote gut health, digestion, and beneficial microbial populations. Higher amounts of dietary fiber intake favored colonization with SCFA producers like lachnospira (). Sodium butyrate (SCFA supplement) attenuated inflammation associated with diabetes ().
Frontiers | The Molecular Effects of Dietary Acid Load on Metabolic Disease (The Cellular PasaDoble: The Fast-Paced Dance of pH Regulation)
M. Williamson i N. Moustaid-Moussa i L. Gollahon

M. Williamson, N. Moustaid-Moussa, and L. Gollahon encourage including a variety of foods and combining plant and animal ingredients appropriately, as well as tailoring the diet to individual differences.

„To avoid any unfavorable consequences that may result from all kinds of foods, nutritional variety and planning the right combination of oxidant/antioxidant foods may be recommended. Designing optimal redox reactions in the gut and through cell types by tailoring diet composition could be the most promising option to combat rising occurrences of all kinds of symptoms and disease.”To get rid of any unfavorable consequences, which result from all kinds of foods, nutritional variety and planning the right combination of oxidant/antioxidant foods may be recommended. Designing optimal redox reactions in the gut and through cell types by tailoring diet composition could be the most promising option to combat rising occurrences of all kinds of symptoms and disease.
Frontiers | The Molecular Effects of Dietary Acid Load on Metabolic Disease (The Cellular PasaDoble: The Fast-Paced Dance of pH Regulation)

Research from PubMed · Europe PMC

We selected 10 studies with the best, positive results. This is a selection, not a full review of all research.

Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 941.

A meta-analysis found that greater adherence to a plant-based diet is associated with lower risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and death.

Aim of the study: Plant-based dietary patterns are gaining more attention due to their potential in reducing the risk of developing major chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and mortality, while an up-to-date comprehensive quantitative review is lacking.

Results: A total of 76 publications were identified, including 2,230,443 participants with 60,718 cases of incident T2D, 157,335 CVD cases, 57,759 cancer cases, and 174,435 deaths. An inverse association was observed between higher adherence to a plant-based dietary pattern and risks of T2D (RR, 0.82 [95% CI: 0.77-0.86]), CVD (0.90 [0.85-0.94]), cancer (0.91 [0.87-0.96]), and all-cause mortality (0.84 [0.78-0.92]) with moderate to high heterogeneity across studies (I2 ranged: 47.8-95.4%). The inverse associations with T2D, CVD and cancer were strengthened when healthy plant-based foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes, were emphasized in the definition of plant-based dietary patterns (T2D: 0.79 [0.72-0.87]; CVD: 0.85 [0.80-0.92]; cancer: 0.86 [0.80-0.92]; I2 ranged: 53.1-84.1%). Association for mortality was largely similar when the analyses were restricted to healthy plant-based diets (0.86 [0.80-0.92], I2 = 91.9%).

Associations between plant-based dietary patterns and risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality - a systematic review and meta-analysis. · Nutr J 2023
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · NIDDK NIH HHS, NHLBI NIH HHS, National Institutes of Health
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studycombined analysis of many studies (meta-analysis)

“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.

A meta-analysis found that a plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease and slower disease progression.

Aim of the study: We aimed to perform a systematic review and meta-analyses to evaluate the impact of plant-based diet (PBD) on chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Results: A total of 121,927 participants were included, aged between 18 and 74 years, and were followed up for a weighted average of 11.2 years. Adopting PBD is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing CKD OR = 0.75, 95% CI (0.65-0.86), P < .0001] across 93,857 participants. Similar results were observed in subgroup analyses that examined higher quintiles/quartiles (Q2-Q5) and tertiles (T2-T3) of PBD versus Q1/T1, with overall effect measures of 0.92 (95% CI; 0.86-0.98) and 0.88 (95% CI; 0.82-0.93), respectively. When adjusting for CKD-related comorbidities in patients following PBD (adjusted models M1, M2, and M3), significant findings were also observed, with an overall OR of 0.86 (95% CI; 0.79-0.93). Adopting PBD was significantly associated with 26% lower incidences of CKD. Higher intake of PBD showed a dose-dependent relationship with lower risk of CKD incidence and slower CKD progression. Unhealthy PBD may not confer renal protective effects compared to healthy PBD.

Plant-Based Diet and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. · J Ren Nutr 2025
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studycombined analysis of many studies (meta-analysis)

“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.

A meta-analysis found that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with lower mortality and lower risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Aim of the study: To systematically review all the prospective cohort studies that have analysed the relation between adherence to a Mediterranean diet, mortality, and incidence of chronic diseases in a primary prevention setting.

Results: The cumulative analysis among eight cohorts (514,816 subjects and 33,576 deaths) evaluating overall mortality in relation to adherence to a Mediterranean diet showed that a two point increase in the adherence score was significantly associated with a reduced risk of mortality (pooled relative risk 0.91, 95% confidence interval 0.89 to 0.94). Likewise, the analyses showed a beneficial role for greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular mortality (pooled relative risk 0.91, 0.87 to 0.95), incidence of or mortality from cancer (0.94, 0.92 to 0.96), and incidence of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease (0.87, 0.80 to 0.96). Greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with a significant improvement in health status, as seen by a significant reduction in overall mortality (9%), mortality from cardiovascular diseases (9%), incidence of or mortality from cancer (6%), and incidence of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease (13%).

Adherence to Mediterranean diet and health status: meta-analysis. · BMJ 2008
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studycombined analysis of many studies (meta-analysis)

“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.

A review indicates that the Mediterranean diet supports weight loss and is associated with a lower risk of obesity.

Aim of the study: The current pandemic of obesity represents a major global public health problem, mainly due to its association with chronic non-communicable disabling conditions and with increased mortality. Population aging increases the chances of non-communicable chronic diseases allowing a longer exposure to risk factors for these disabling conditions.

Results: The dietary model with the largest body of evidence of health benefit is that traditionally followed by inhabitants of some Mediterranean countries. There is evidence confirming the inverse association of adhering to Mediterranean diet with overweight and obesity. Four meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials, including up to 16 trials, have shown a greater reduction of body weight and BMI with MedDiet compared to other diets, while a meta-analysis of 7 prospective cohort studies, found a reduced risk of becoming obese and gaining weight over time associated with a higher adherence to MedDiet. This narrative review examines studies reporting inverse associations of a higher adherence to the MedDiet with overweight/obesity and with age-associated chronic diseases related to obesity.

Mediterranean diet in the management and prevention of obesity. · Exp Gerontol 2023
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studycombined analysis of many studies (meta-analysis)

“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.

The position statement indicates that well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets can help prevent some diseases, and that people following these diets are less likely to develop conditions including type 2 diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Aim of the study: It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes.

Results: Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements.

Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Vegetarian Diets. · J Acad Nutr Diet 2016
Money for the studynot stated
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyother

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A review indicates that the Mediterranean diet supports heart health, is associated with a lower incidence of diabetes, and reduces mortality.

Aim of the study: The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), one of the most studied and well-known dietary patterns worldwide, has been associated with a wide range of benefits for health. In the present narrative review, we aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge on the relation of the MedDiet to important health outcomes, considering both observational and intervention studies with both risk factors and clinical diseases as outcomes.

Results: In prospective studies, adherence to the MedDiet reduced mortality, especially cardiovascular mortality, hence increased longevity. In addition, it has been associated with less age-related cognitive dysfunction and lower incidence of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, the relatively low environmental impacts (water, nitrogen and carbon footprint) of the MedDiet is an additional positive aspect of the Mediterranean dietary model. It is likely that the combination of a healthy diet with social behaviours and the way of life of Mediterranean regions makes the MedDiet a sustainable lifestyle model that could likely be followed in other regions with country-specific and culturally appropriate variations.

The Mediterranean diet and health: a comprehensive overview. · J Intern Med 2021
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Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studydiscussion of other studies

“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.

A review indicates that a plant-based diet may help prevent chronic kidney disease and slow its progression.

Aim of the study: Traditional dietary recommendations for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) focus on the quantity of nutrients consumed. Without appropriate dietary counselling, these restrictions can result in a low intake of fruits and vegetables and a lack of diversity in the diet.

Results: Current evidence suggests that promoting the adoption of plant-based diets has few risks but potential benefits for the primary prevention of CKD, as well as for delaying progression in patients with CKD G3-5. These diets might also help to manage and prevent some of the symptoms and metabolic complications of CKD. We suggest that restriction of plant foods as a strategy to prevent hyperkalaemia or undernutrition should be individualized to avoid depriving patients with CKD of these potential beneficial effects of plant-based diets. However, research is needed to address knowledge gaps, particularly regarding the relevance and extent of diet-induced hyperkalaemia in patients undergoing dialysis.

Plant-based diets to manage the risks and complications of chronic kidney disease. · Nat Rev Nephrol 2020
Money for the studynot stated
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Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studydiscussion of other studies

“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.

A review indicates that plant-based and Mediterranean diets are among the lifestyle measures that reduce the occurrence and progression of noncommunicable diseases.

Aim of the study: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for over 74% of global mortality, with cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, cancers, and chronic respiratory diseases comprising the largest share. These conditions impose substantial health, social, and economic burdens worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Results: Advances in digital health, wearable devices, and precision-based strategies enhance personalization, monitoring, and adherence to lifestyle interventions. Persistent gaps include limited long-term adherence data, underrepresentation of diverse populations in clinical research, insufficient integration of sociocultural determinants, and lack of standardized implementation frameworks in healthcare systems. Lifestyle medicine provides a comprehensive, cost-effective approach to NCD prevention and control. Scaling culturally adaptable, technology-enabled, and equity-focused strategies is essential to establish lifestyle-based prevention as a global standard in combating the rising NCD epidemic.

Lifestyle Medicine in the 21st Century: Evidence-Based Strategies for Noncommunicable Disease Risk Reduction. · Int J Prev Med 2026
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Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studydiscussion of other studies

“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.

A review indicates that healthy eating patterns, more fiber and whole grains, and less salt and ultra-processed food help lower cardiovascular risk.

Aim of the study: Nutrition is a foundational determinant of cardiovascular health and a central component of the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. Suboptimal dietary patterns remain among the leading modifiable causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide.

Results: Evidence from randomized controlled trials, prospective cohort studies, and mechanistic investigations consistently supports replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats, increasing consumption of dietary fiber and whole grains, reducing consumption of sodium and ultra-processed foods (particularly sugar-sweetened beverages and processed meats), and greater adherence to healthy dietary patterns to lower cardiovascular risk. Mediterranean, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), vegetarian, and other plant-rich dietary patterns demonstrate favorable effects on blood pressure, lipids, glycemic control, and body weight, and are consistently associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Translation of nutrition science into clinical practice requires integration of dietary counseling, medical nutrition therapy, Food Is Medicine programs, public policy initiatives, and clinician education.

Food and Health: Nutrition for Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Disease: 2026 ACC Scientific Statement: A Report of the American College of Cardiology. · J Am Coll Cardiol 2026
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A review indicates that a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and better blood sugar control.

Aim of the study: Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is one of the fastest-growing chronic diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 589 million adults in 2024, with projections rising to 853 million by 2050. Dietary modification is a cornerstone of both T2D prevention and management.

Results: The interpretation of the available evidence is limited by the predominance of observational studies, heterogeneous definitions of plant-based dietary patterns, self-reported dietary assessments, and the limited availability of long-term randomized controlled trials. Conclusions: Current evidence supports healthy plant-based dietary patterns as an effective strategy for the prevention and management of T2D. Dietary patterns emphasizing whole plant foods, including legumes, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, while limiting processed and excessive red meat intake, are associated with improved metabolic health. Future high-quality randomized controlled trials with standardized dietary definitions are needed to further define the optimal composition of plant-based diets for diabetes prevention and treatment.

Plant-Based Nutrition and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Prevention, Risk, Metabolic Health and the Role of Legumes, Dietary Fiber, and Red Meat. · Nutrients 2026
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„The Nutritional Upside of Plants Plant-based foods do contain: Vitamins B1-B6, B7, B9, C, calcium, potassium, and polyphenols Dietary fiber to support gut motility and short-chain fatty acid production Phytochemicals with antioxidant properties Low caloric density, useful for short-term appetite control But these benefits are only one side of the equation. What You May Not Know About Plant Foods 1.”The Nutritional Upside of Plants Plant-based foods do contain: Vitamins B1-B6, B7, B9, C, calcium, potassium, and polyphenols Dietary fiber to support gut motility and short-chain fatty acid production Phytochemicals with antioxidant properties Low caloric density, useful for short-term appetite control But these benefits are only one side of the equation. What You May Not Know About Plant Foods 1.
Rethinking Plant-Based Nutrition: The Hidden Costs Behind the Greens and Fruits
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„His stance on decentralizing healthcare oversight could grant states more autonomy to implement innovative health programs, including those based on micronutrient supplementation for chronic disease prevention. Key Implications: Increased State-Level Initiatives: States may now explore orthomolecular-based preventive health measures, especially as chronic disease management shifts toward nutrient-focused and preventive approaches.”His stance on decentralizing healthcare oversight could grant states more autonomy to implement innovative health programs, including those based on micronutrient supplementation for chronic disease prevention. Key Implications: Increased State-Level Initiatives: States may now explore orthomolecular-based preventive health measures, especially as chronic disease management shifts toward nutrient-focused and preventive approaches.
Congratulations to President Trump: What a Second Term with MAHA Means for Orthomolecular and Alternative Medicine
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„[210] Especially noteworthy studies supporting the widespread presence of CPC and its disease-causing impact include the following: Pathogens in Alzheimer's disease brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid [211-218] Pathogens in Parkinson's disease [219] Pathogens in multiple sclerosis brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid [220,221] Pathogens in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid [222] Pathogens in the atherosclerotic lesions of coronary heart disease [223-226] Pathogens in intracranial aneurysms [227] Pathogens in abdominal aortic aneurysms [228] Pathogens in the acute blood clots causing myocardial infarctions [22…”[210] Especially noteworthy studies supporting the widespread presence of CPC and its disease-causing impact include the following: Pathogens in Alzheimer's disease brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid [211-218] Pathogens in Parkinson's disease [219] Pathogens in multiple sclerosis brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid [220,221] Pathogens in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid [222] Pathogens in the atherosclerotic lesions of coronary heart disease [223-226] Pathogens in intracranial aneurysms [227] Pathogens in abdominal aortic aneurysms [228] Pathogens in the acute blood clots causing myocardial infarctions [22…
Root Canals Cause Breast Cancer-Frequently

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