The Claim

A plant-based diet reduces systemic inflammation in at-risk individuals and coronary heart disease patients by lowering C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukins, which may slow atherosclerosis progression.

Source: The impact of PBD (plant-based diet) on atherosclerosis biomarkers in the risk and progression of coronary heart disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
33score
Challenges
0score

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How it works
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Eating mostly plants like vegetables, fruits, and beans might help reduce body-wide swelling and irritation in people at risk for heart disease or who already have it, and this could help slow down the hardening of their arteries.

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A plant-based diet reduces systemic inflammation in at-risk individuals and coronary heart disease patients by lowering C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukins, which may slow atherosclerosis progression.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: The impact of PBD (plant-based diet) on atherosclerosis biomarkers in the risk and progression of coronary heart disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

    This study found that eating mostly plants—like veggies, fruits, and beans—lowers harmful body inflammation and improves heart health in people at risk for or already having heart disease, which is exactly what the claim says.

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