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Category: Vegetarian

Posted on 10 May 202010 May 2020

Environmental factors as well as the gut microbiota may strongly influence the development of psoriasis and its progression

In March 2020 researchers from Italy, USA and Serbia published their review on the interactions between the skin, microbiome, gut microbiota and psoriasis. The researchers stated that psoriasis is alternatively … Read more

Posted on 9 May 20209 May 2020

A vitamin or mineral deficiency or a severe reduction in carbohydrate intake may contribute to hair loss

In March 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the role of vitamins and minerals in hair loss. A … Read more

Posted on 28 April 202028 April 2020

The current intra-Union trade reference level for perchlorate in spinach of 0.2 mg/kg, as advocated by the European Commission, may not be sufficient to protect individuals with a high spinach consumption against possible health risks

In April 2018 researchers from Austria published the results of their study to assess dietary perchlorate exposure of the Austrian population for adults, children and infants. In addition, a risk … Read more

Posted on 16 April 202016 April 2020

No significant association between dietary patterns in early pregnancy and risk of gestational diabetes was identified although a high protein-low starch diet did appear to reduce the risk in women who were overweight prior to falling pregnant

In November 2018 researchers from Australia, Vietnam and China published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary patterns during early pregnancy and the risk of gestational … Read more

Posted on 14 April 202014 April 2020

Fish eaters and vegetarians/vegans appear to have a lower incidence of ischaemic heart disease than meat eaters, although vegetarians/vegans appear to have a higher incidence of stroke

In September 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of vegetarianism on the risk of ischaemic heart disease and stroke. A total … Read more

Posted on 13 April 202013 April 2020

Amongst soy-based foods, tempeh has the highest content of the toxic metal cadmium

In January 2020 researchers from the Czech Republic published the results of their study to assess the weekly dietary intake of cadmium from soybeans (or soya beans). A total of … Read more

Posted on 12 April 202012 April 2020

Total cholesterol absorption appears to be lower only in individuals following a vegan diet

In March 2018 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the association between vegetarian-diet-induced changes in cholesterol metabolism. Male and female omnivores, lacto-ovo vegetarians, lacto vegetarians, … Read more

Posted on 12 April 202012 April 2020

Can coronary artery disease be reversed by diets with normal levels of fat of plant origin that are low in saturated fat content?

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published their review to assess whether diets with normal levels of fat can reverse coronary artery disease. The researchers stated that whilst coronary … Read more

Posted on 12 April 202012 April 2020

Vitamin B12 that is applied to the oral cavity via toothpaste enters the circulation and improves the vitamin B12 status markers in the blood of vegans who are at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency

In March 2017 researchers from Germany and Denmark published the results of their study to assess the effect of a vitamin B12-fortified toothpaste on B12 vitamin levels in vegans. A … Read more

Posted on 11 April 202011 April 2020

Mung bean protein supplement appears to improve muscular strength in healthy, under-active vegetarian adults

In October 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between protein intake, strength, and lean body mass in under-active vegetarians. A total … Read more

Posted on 11 April 202011 April 2020

Changes in the diet may play an important role in the management of rheumatoid arthritis, with several studies showing an improvement in symptoms with diets excluding animal products

In September 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on diet and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis affects roughly 1% of the world’s population and whilst genetic factors account for … Read more

Posted on 11 April 202011 April 2020

A low FODMAP diet has been recommended for inflammatory bowel disease and suggested for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease-like symptoms

In October 2019 researchers from Taiwan published their review of nutrition and diet in inflammatory bowel disease. The researchers stated that the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease has been increasing … Read more

Posted on 16 March 202016 March 2020

A beneficial association between the MIND diet and cognitive function has been seen as well as a suggested benefit with the Alternative Healthy Eating Index

In January 2020 researchers from Spain, Italy and the USA published the results of their study to compare the associations of 5 dietary patterns with cognitive function. The five dietary … Read more

Posted on 16 March 202016 March 2020

The quality of the specific components of a plant-based diet is also important to consider, as not all plant-source foods have beneficial cardiovascular effects

In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the use plant-based diets for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, specifically distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy plant-based diets. … Read more

Posted on 16 March 202016 March 2020

Restricting animal products while increasing healthy plant-based foods reduces the risk of diabetes type 2

In December 2019 researchers from Spain published their review on the association between dietary habits and the risk of developing diabetes type 2. Results showed that animal protein intake increases … Read more

Posted on 15 March 202015 March 2020

Specific dietary factors and dietary patterns alter the gut microbiota profile, which is an essential factor in the development and progression of obesity

In December 2019 researchers from South Korea published their review on the effect of diet on the gut microbiota and how it is associated with obesity. Obesity is described as … Read more

Posted on 13 March 202013 March 2020

Following a vegetarian diet may be associated with a greater risk for dental erosion

In February 2020 researchers from The Netherlands and Germany published their review of the medical and scientific literature to assess the effect of following a vegetarian diet on dental health, … Read more

Posted on 12 March 202012 March 2020

Plant-based dietary patterns, especially when healthy plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts are included, may be beneficial for the prevention of diabetes type 2

In July 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the association between plant-based dietary patterns and risk of diabetes type 2. A … Read more

Posted on 12 March 202012 March 2020

Vegetarian diets in childhood and adolescence: Position Paper of the Nutrition Committee, German Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine 2019

In November 2019 researchers from Germany, on behalf of the Nutrition Committee of the German Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, published a Position Paper on the use of vegetarian … Read more

Posted on 26 February 202026 February 2020

A vegetarian/vegan diet is effective in promoting a diverse ecosystem of beneficial bacteria to support both the human gut microbiome and overall health

In April 2019 researchers from Slovakia and the USA published a review on the effect of vegetarian and vegan diets on gut microbiota. Whilst humans are about 99.9% identical to … Read more

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