A high plant-based diet index was associated with a lower risk of frailty in older Chinese adults, especially in men and those with healthy lifestyles. Consistently maintaining a high plant-based diet over time significantly reduced the risk of frailty. The protective effects of a plant-based diet against frailty were not observed in women and those unhealthy lifestyles, suggesting gender and lifestyle-specific differences.
This review highlights how essential oils can be effectively used as natural food preservatives through advanced delivery and packaging techniques, supporting the shift toward environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic chemicals in global food systems while addressing sensory and regulatory challenges.
