Smokers, Former Smokers May Gain From Switch to Plant-Based Diet

MONDAY, April 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Current and former smokers might lower their risk for emphysema if they adopt a highly nutritional plant-based diet, a new study shows.

People with a history of smoking who adopted a plant-based diet had a 56% lower risk of developing emphysema, compared to those who ate more meat, researchers report.

Further, the more veggies and fruits people included in their diet, the lower their risk of emphysema.