Study Shows Meat Eaters Are More Likely to Survive to 100, But There's a Catch - ScienceAlert
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Humans are living longer than ever before. By 2050, scientists predict that nearly half a billion people could be older than 80. The rise in human life expectancy is partly due to improvements in nutrition, but which food choices lead to the longest and healthiest outcomes in older age? Scientists are still trying to figure that out. In younger cohorts, some particular diets are associated with years of added life, especially those focused on whole, plant-based foods and healthy fats. But meat choices are more controversial, and they typically come with a catch. A study from China has now added another wrinkle to the research. Among more than 5,000 people aged 80 and over, researchers found that female meat eaters were more likely to reach age 100 than female vegetarians. There was no significant association between longevity and vegetarianism among males when the researchers analyzed the data by sex. Before you go sending this article to every female vegetarian you know, you should stay for the nuance. It was only vegetarian participants deemed underweight who were less likely to live to 100 than meat eaters.
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