Adherence to the planetary health diet and healthy aging: A prospective analysis.

Javier Maroto-Rodriguez, Rosario Ortolá, Esther García-Esquinas, Fernando Rodríguez-Artalejo, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto

Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Calle del Arzobispo Morcillo, 4, 28029 Madrid, Spain. · pubmed

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Abstract

The Planetary Health Diet Index (PHDI) was designed to align environmental objectives with human health. This is the first study to assess the relationship between the PHDI and healthy aging, measured by intrinsic capacity (IC) and physical frailty.

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Research summary

The paper claims that adherence to the Planetary Health Diet Index is associated with improved intrinsic capacity and reduced physical frailty in aging individuals. This study is relevant as it explores dietary impacts on healthy aging, addressing factors that may influence longevity and overall health in older adults.

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