RHR: New Study Challenges the Plant-Based Longevity Myth
From Revolution Health Radio by Chris Kresser
March 17, 2026 · 21 min
About this episode
Chris Kresser discusses a new study that challenges the belief that plant-based diets promote longevity, highlighting the benefits of a balanced omnivorous diet.
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 .
People in this episode
Host: Chris Kresser
Topics covered
- plant-based diets
- longevity
- nutrition
- dietary choices
- healthy aging
- protein
- nutrient bioavailability
Keywords
- longevity
- plant-based
- omnivores
- nutrition
- diet
- healthy aging
- protein
- nutrients
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Organizations: Revolution Health Radio, plant-based diets, omnivores, vegetarians, vegans
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