Plant-based Diets and Healthy Aging
Recruiting
Observational Study
Healthy Aging
Sarcopenia
Frailty
Cognitive Decline
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 40 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 5,000 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan · Other
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About This Trial
This prospective study investigates the health effects of vegetarian and plant-based diets in middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan, specifically, recruiting 5000 Tzu Chi volunteers. Previous Tzu Chi cohorts found vegetarian diets were protectively associated with incidences of diabetes, stroke, gout, cataracts, insomnia, and gallstones, while reducing healthcare costs. The study also aims to cla…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 40 years or older.
* Volunteers of the Tzu Chi Foundation.
* Participating in the 2-day comprehensive health examination program.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant individual.
* Diagnosed with dementia or poor cognition resulting in inability to answer questionnaires.
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