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blue zone diet

Epidemiology: - refers to geographic areas in which the diet emphasizes whole foods & plant-based meals that are naturally low in fat & sugar - Blue Zones include Ikaria (Greece), Okinawa (Japan), Sardinia (Italy), the Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica), & Loma Linda (California) - persons who live in a Blue Zone live longer than those who do not* - Blue Zone populations have favorable genetics, & their communities emphasize strong family ties & strong social networks [1] - diets that are plant based, lifestyle is active * no evidence presented to conclude that diet plays any role in the longevity of persons living in a Blue Zone Clinical significance: - plant-based diets are associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality relative to animal-based diets

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plant-based diet

References

  1. Geriatric Review Syllabus, 11th edition (GRS11) Harper GM, Lyons WL, Potter JF (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2022
  2. Collings C Coming Soon: The Blue Zone Certified Clinician. Medscape. June 28, 2024 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/coming-soon-blue-zone-certified-clinician-2024a1000byi
  3. Huang Y, Mark Jacquez G. Identification of a Blue Zone in a typical Chinese longevity region. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2017;14(6):571. PMID: 28555035 PMCID: PMC5486257 Free PMC article
  4. Legrand R, Manckoundia P, Nuemi G et al. Assessment of the health status of the oldest olds living on the Greek island of Ikaria: a population-based study in a Blue Zone. Curr Gerontol Geriatr Res. 2019 Nov 30;2019:8194310. PMID: 31885554 PMCID: PMC6914977 Free PMC article