The Claim
Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a 10% lower risk of all-cause mortality in adults, with the strongest association observed in the highest quartile of intake (hazard ratio = 0.90, 95% CI: 0.86, 0.94).
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Adults who eat more fruits and vegetables have a 10% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who eat less, with the greatest benefit seen in those with the highest intake.
See the scientific wording
Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a 10% lower risk of all-cause mortality in adults, based on data from 451,151 participants across 10 European countries followed for up to 18 years, with the strongest association observed in the highest quartile of intake (hazard ratio = 0.90, 95% CI: 0.86, 0.94), suggesting that dietary patterns rich in plant foods may contribute to longer life expectancy.
Eating more fruits and vegetables delivers compounds that neutralize harmful molecules in the blood and calm ongoing inflammation, which protects organs and tissues from damage that leads to disease and death.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who ate more fruits and vegetables in this big European study were 10% less likely to die from any cause during the follow-up period, which matches exactly what the claim says.
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