by Jack Norris, Registered Dietitian
In June, the Adventist Health Study‑2 released 7.9‑year follow‑up results on cancer incidence by diet group. I revised the VeganHealth page on vegan diets and cancer with a stronger focus on vegans and added a section on whole‑food plant‑based diets to slow cancer progression.
Here’s a quick summary:
Vegans appear to have ~20% lower cancer incidence than regular meat-eaters (i.e., not including pescatarians and flexitarians). No sufficiently large or long studies have assessed cancer mortality among vegans. Lower average body mass index (BMI) explains part of the reduction; other dietary factors likely contribute. Whole‑food plant‑based diets show some promise for slowing progression, but evidence is limited; the plant‑based component may matter more than the whole‑food component.
Read the full article: Vegan Diets and Cancer.
