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For those in the United States, it’s also the seventh leading cause of death.
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They also took note of supplements and secondary plant compounds like polyphenols.
During the studies, follow-ups were done after an average of 10 years.
The resulting data showed that eggs and dietary cholesterol were connected to a higher risk of all-cause mortality.
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Vegetables and plant protein had an inverse association, but the researchers noted that it wasn’t statistically significant.
Just 5 grams a day of fiber was associated with a 14% reduction.
