Vegan Buddhist Nuns Have Same Bone Density as Non-Vegetarians
Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 (Original item from 2009)
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Short Description:
This study of bone health among post-menopausal vegan women and non-vegetarian women showed identical bone densities between the two groups, despite the differences in diet.
Abstract:
Bone health in vegetarians and vegans has long been an issue of concern among some. However, this research shows that although the vegans studied generally had lower protein and calcium intakes, their bone densities were identical to the bone densities of non-vegetarians. Vitamin D level was not measured in this study.
Buddhist nuns were used in the study due to their lifelong vegan dietary habits. Their calcium intake was about 370 mg per day, compared with the recommended level of 1,000 mg per day and their protein intake was also relatively low, 35 grams per day compared with the non-vegetarian level of 65 grams per day.
Spot Check Number:
1101
Sponsor:
Garavan Institute Medical Research, Pham Ngoc Thach Medical University
Record Type:
Journal Article
Research Method:
Experimental/Modeling/Applications
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
210
Population Descriptors:
Post-menopausal vegan Buddhist nuns & non-vegetarian women
Year Conducted:
2009
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