Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Plasma Lipids
Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 (Original item from 2009)
Diet and Nutrition | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Food Safety, Additives or Diseases | Food/Product Selection or Purchase Criteria | Health, Personal Health | Vegetarian Food Products or Substitutes | Vegetarian Motivations or Barriers
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Short Description:
Based on a review of 27 previously published studies, researchers found that those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet combined with nuts, soy, and fiber experience the greatest reduction in risk factors for heart disease.
Abstract:
Those following a vegetarian or vegan diet -- supplemented with nuts, soy, and fiber -- experienced up to a 35% reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Other dietary interventions, including small amounts of lean meat, were less effective at reducing total cholesterol.
More than 48% of the U.S. adult population has total cholesterol levels above the limit established by the National Cholesterol Education Program. Diseases related to high cholesterol account for more than 885,000 deaths per year.
Spot Check Number:
1194
Sponsor:
Geroge Washington University
Animal Type:
Unknown
Record Type:
Academic Paper, Journal Article, Survey Summary
Research Method:
Literature Review
Geographic Region:
United States National
Year Conducted:
2009
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