The China Study
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The China Study

T. Colin Campbell and Thomas M. Campbell

The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health

★ 4.1 (213 Ratings) ◷ 13 Minutes ☰ 5 Sections ◉ Text + audio
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The China Study (2005) is a controversial book that explores the connection between diet and disease, showing you how a diet high in animal-based proteins can lead to a host of health problems. Based on scientific data, these abstracts explain why if you want to stay healthy, you should go vegan.

About the author

T. Colin Campbell is a professor Emeritus at Cornell University and best known as the author of The China Study. Born on a dairy farm, Campbell went on to study veterinary medicine; he holds a doctorate in nutritional science and biochemistry. A certified family physician and T. Colin Campbell’s son, Thomas M. Campbell II cofounded the Program for Nutrition in Medicine at the University of Rochester. He is both the program director there and at the nonprofit T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.

Who might enjoy this content?

  • Anyone interested in how diet affects overall health
  • People concerned about eating too much animal-based protein
  • Vegans looking to better understand the benefits of their dietary choice

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