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RHR: New Study Challenges the Plant-Based Longevity Myth

Revolution Health Radio

Chris Kresser

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

4.7 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2026

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris breaks down a new large-scale study challenging the popular belief that plant-based diets promote longevity. The findings reveal that vegetarians—especially vegans—were significantly less likely to reach age 100 compared to omnivores. Chris explores the biological reasons behind these findings, emphasizing the importance of high-quality protein and nutrient bioavailability, as well as why certain nutrients may be harder to obtain from plant-only diets. He also discusses the powerful nutritional synergy that occurs when plant and animal foods are consumed together, arguing against rigid dietary dogma and advocating for a balanced, omnivorous approach to support healthy aging and longevity.

The post RHR: New Study Challenges the Plant-Based Longevity Myth appeared first on Chris Kresser.

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1:11.7

Welcome to another episode of Revolution Health Radio.

1:14.6

Today I'm discussing a study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

1:19.3

It challenges one of the most persistent narratives in nutrition,

1:23.2

that plant-based diets are the key to longevity,

1:25.4

and we should all eliminate or drastically reduce

1:28.7

animal foods to live longer, healthier lives. If you've been listening to this podcast, you know I'm

1:33.5

not anti-plants. Far from it. Vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds, and other plant foods should be

1:39.1

part of most people's diets. But I've been consistently critical of the idea that eliminating all animal products is optimal

1:45.7

for human health. The evidence doesn't support it, and this study adds another piece to that puzzle.

1:51.7

The study followed over 5,000 Chinese adults aged 80 and older for up to 20 years to see who lived

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