Plant-based Diets, Animal Agriculture, and the Connection with Urological and Planetary Health

Overview

Journal Curr Opin Urol

Specialty Urology

Date 2024 Jun 4

PMID 38832408

Authors

Natasha Gupta

Michael S Leapman

Stacy Loeb

Affiliations

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Abstract

Purpose Of Review: We summarize the latest evidence regarding the impact of plant-based diets on urological and planetary health to facilitate patient counseling and research regarding dietary intervention.

Recent Findings: Studies have highlighted the association of plant-based diets with a lower risk of multiple urological conditions including prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and nephrolithiasis, as well as benefits for planetary health.

Summary: Plant-based diets are associated with numerous benefits that co-promote urological and planetary health.

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