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EastDiet lowers risk of heart disease by 22% and belly fat by 17%

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Researchers studying 8,931 participants in China's eastern coastal region identified a regionally specific diet (EastDiet) linked to 22% lower cardiovascular risk and 17% lower abdominal obesity risk, with reductions as high as 36% in males, supported by favorable metabolomic and gut microbial signatures.

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