Plant-Based Diet

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•Last Updated: September 9, 2025

A plant-based diet consists of foods that come predominantly (but not exclusively) from plants such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes.

Last Updated:September 9, 2025

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The effects of plant-based diets on rheumatoid arthritisNew

In this meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials in 266 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, plant-based diets — including vegan and vegetarian diets — reduced joint pain, but not other symptoms, compared to various control diets.

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