ReviewNutrients2021
The Safe and Effective Use of Plant-Based Diets with Guidelines for Health Professionals.
Review in Nutrients, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 148 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Effect of a Customised Lifestyle Medicine Strategy on Lowering Blood Lipid Levels in Indian Physicians
Effect of the Healthy Plant-based Dietary Pattern as an Adjunct to Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment in Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Who cites it
148 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 280 citations in OpenAlex.
- Dietary and Nutrition Interventions for Breast Cancer Survivors: An Umbrella Review.Nutrients · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of Plant-Based Proteins on Recovery from Resistance Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Healthy Young Adults-A Systematic Review.Nutrients · 2025Pooled it
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- Effects of plant-based diets combined with exercise training on leptin and adiponectin levels in adults with or without chronic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies.Frontiers in nutrition · 2024Pooled it
- Nutrient Intake and Status in Children and Adolescents Consuming Plant-Based Diets Compared to Meat-Eaters: A Systematic Review.Nutrients · 2023Pooled it
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- Improvements in dietary intake, behaviors, and psychosocial measures in a community-randomized cardiovascular disease risk reduction intervention: Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities 2.0.The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2023Trial
- Sustainable Plant-Based Diets in Children and Adolescents: Current Evidence on Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiometabolic Health.Current nutrition reports · 2026Review
- Nutrient and Discretionary Food Intake in Vegan Adult Australians: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nutrition bulletin · 2026Article
- Plant-based macronutrients and micronutrients in combating osteoporosis: research insights and molecular pathways.RSC advances · 2026Review
- Ultra-processed food intake and its nutritional consequences among youth when consuming vegan, lacto-ovo-vegetarian, pescatarian or omnivore diets: a cross-sectional study.Nutrition journal · 2026Article
- Urinary metabolomic profiling to identify the impact of the increased intake of whole grains, vegetables, and fruits in healthy adolescents.European journal of clinical nutrition · 2026Article
- Higher-Protein Nutrition and Concurrent Exercise in Obesity: A Narrative Review of Body Composition, Metabolic Health, and Physical Function.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Uses of Spices Amongst Generation Z Students at a University Located in Rural Poland: An Exploratory Study.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Nutritional Status and Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults: Clinical Perspectives from Mechanisms to Management.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Gut Microbiome-Hormone Interactions and Precision Fermentation in the Prevention of Early Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescents.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Carbon Footprint of Animal- and Plant-Based Protein Foods Consumption Among Adults in Saudi Arabia.Nutrients · 2026Article
- The mechanisms and strategies for Alzheimer's disease prevention: An update.Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B · 2026Review
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- Unlocking the Functional Properties of Plant Proteins in Designing Food Formulations for Senior Adults.Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2026Review
88 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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11 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
Plant-based diets, defined here as including both vegan and lacto-ovo-vegetarian diets, are growing in popularity throughout the Western world for various reasons, including concerns for human health and the health of the planet. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than meat-based diets and have a reduced environmental impact, including producing lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Dietary guidelines are normally formulated to enhance the health of society, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and prevent nutritional deficiencies. We reviewed the scientific data on plant-based diets to summarize their preventative and therapeutic role in cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis. Consuming plant-based diets is safe and effective for all stages of the life cycle, from pregnancy and lactation, to childhood, to old age. Plant-based diets, which are high in fiber and polyphenolics, are also associated with a diverse gut microbiota, producing metabolites that have anti-inflammatory functions that may help manage disease processes. Concerns about the adequate intake of a number of nutrients, including vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fats, are discussed. The use of fortified foods and/or supplements as well as appropriate food choices are outlined for each nutrient. Finally, guidelines are suggested for health professionals working with clients consuming plant-based diets.
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