I am more susceptible to the effects of bad eating is what I observe. In other words, I can't get away with anything LOL. They tell you to eat plant based, but they don't always tell you why. I am not a fan of meat in general, so that part was pretty easy. However, I am a milk addict and that has served me well when it comes to bone health. I was already on a statin (Crestor 5 mg daily), so my cholesterol isn't a problem. Glucose has gone up, and my blood pressure is hard to control. I've always been of the attitude, whatever is a side effect I will live with it (as a Stage IIIC survivor). I turned into an old lady almost overnight, but at least I'm getting older.