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Do the longest living people eat meat? A deep dive into longevity diets

In a 2022 review of data from 175 countries, a positive correlation was found between a population's meat intake and life expectancy. Yet, this contrasts with observations from regions known for exceptional longevity, where inhabitants' diets are predominantly plant-based and meat is eaten very sparingly. Investigating these apparent contradictions is crucial to understanding whether the longest living people eat meat and what other dietary patterns influence their health.