Health claim
“Switching from a typical American diet to a Blue Zones diet can add up to 13 years to life expectancy.”
Claim checked — mixed / earlyMedium risklongevity
Evidence Summary
Some evidence supports this, but findings are inconsistent or limited in scope.
Observational data link Blue Zones dietary patterns to longer lifespans, but quantifying a precise 13‑year gain is not supported by controlled trials.
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Increase your lifespan by up to 13 years.The Dan Buettner Podcast
The video claims that switching from a typical American diet to a Blue Zones diet can add up to 13 years to life expectancy.
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