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Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The vegan participants in the twin study were found to have longer telomeres and were biologically younger than their omnivorous counterparts after just eight weeks, indicating potential health benefits of a vegan diet.

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How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner

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How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

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Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The twin study revealed that while participants on a vegan diet reported improvements, many expressed doubts about their ability to maintain that diet long-term, highlighting the importance of adherence to dietary changes.

Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

In the twin study, participants were randomized into vegan and omnivorous diets, and while the vegans lost more weight and lowered their LDL cholesterol, the adherence to the diet was a significant concern.

Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Vegan diets can outperform omnivorous diets in certain studies, particularly in terms of health outcomes.

David Zeevi

08/22/18

@ Y Combinator

In a study involving pairs of twins discordant for obesity, germ-free mice that received the microbiome of the obese twin became obese, while those receiving the lean twin's microbiome remained lean, despite eating the same food.

Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

@ Andrew Huberman

In our study, we instructed participants to increase their intake of plant-based fiber, aiming for 15 to over 40 grams per day, which led to significant dietary changes including less meat and animal-based fats.

David Zeevi

08/22/18

@ Y Combinator

Long-term studies are being conducted to follow the microbiome changes in participants over six months to a year, which will provide exciting data on the effects of diet on gut health.

Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The ongoing debate about the optimal diet—vegetarian, vegan, or omnivore—suggests that individual dietary needs may vary based on genetics, activity levels, and health status.

Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

@ Andrew Huberman

We observed that individuals with higher diversity in their gut microbiomes at the start of the study were more likely to experience decreases in inflammation when consuming a high fiber diet.

Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

@ Andrew Huberman

The study revealed that many participants reported feeling more energetic, thinking more clearly, and experiencing better moods after increasing their intake of fermented foods.