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health15 days ago•8 min saved

A Month of Vegan Eating Linked to Lower Inflammation and Hints of Slower Biological Aging

A small randomized trial of 48 healthy adults found that following a vegan diet for four weeks reduced inflammation and altered DNA methylation in pathways related to aging, with some aging measures (epigenetic clocks) suggesting slower biological aging. Results are preliminary and limited to blood markers; the short duration and small sample mean findings may not generalize, and longer, larger studies are needed. Diet quality also matters in vegan eating.

via Medical News Today|

#aging #dna-methylation #epigenetics

health-and-medicine17 days ago•7 min saved

Plant-powered vegan meals cut calories without counting, aiding weight loss

In a 16-week randomized trial, adults with overweight following an ad libitum low-fat vegan diet ate roughly the same amount of food by weight but consumed about 357 fewer calories per day and reduced dietary energy density by ~30%, leading to weight loss without calorie counting or portion control.

via Science Daily|

#energy-density #health-and-medicine #plant-based-nutrition

science22 days ago•5 min saved

Short Plant-Based Fast Triggers Gene Shifts and Fat Beiging, Study Finds

A Nature Communications study of about 200 Orthodox Christians who regularly fast from meat and dairy, plus a non-fasting control group, shows that short-term animal-product restriction can alter gene expression and metabolic markers—including FGF21—with signs of adipose tissue beiging and a genotype-linked change in the LBR gene, highlighting a complex diet–genetics relationship and the need for further research.

via ScienceAlert|

#adipose-beiging #fgf21 #lbr

health24 days ago•8 min saved

Month-Long Vegan Diet Shifts DNA Methylation and Aging Clocks

In a small 4-week, isocaloric study of 48 healthy adults, those on a vegan diet showed a statistically significant ~1.7-year reduction on the PhenoAge biological aging clock, while a GrimAge clock showed a smaller, non-significant shift and a chronological-age clock trended higher. Immune-cell changes (lower neutrophils, higher CD4+ T cells) aligned with blood tests. Genome-wide DNA methylation shifts occurred but most did not survive correction for multiple comparisons, making results preliminary. Limitations include the small sample size and use of a less-clean vegan diet (allowing processed foods); researchers plan longer, more controlled studies to confirm findings.

via StudyFinds|

#aging #clinical-trial #dna-methylation

health3 months ago•35 min saved

Vegan Diet Linked to Psychiatric Decline and Suicide, Inquest Finds

An inquest into Swansea University student Georgina Owen’s death found that a vitamin B12 deficiency, likely caused by her vegan diet and a six-month lapse in supplementation, contributed to a psychiatric decline and delusional beliefs, culminating in suicide; experts caution that vegans should ensure adequate B12 intake through fortified foods or supplements.

via Yahoo News UK|

#b12-deficiency #health #inquest

science6 months ago•6 min saved

Large Israeli Study Finds Vegan Diets Do Not Hinder Infant Growth

A national Israeli study of nearly 1.2 million infants shows vegan and vegetarian diets support normal growth through age two, with only minor early differences that fade by 24 months when diets are properly planned and access to nutrition counseling is available.

via SciTechDaily|

#infant-growth #pediatrics #plant-based-diet

epidemiology6 months ago•47 min saved

Global study links diet type to varied cancer risks across 1.8 million participants

A pooled analysis of 1.8 million adults from nine prospective cohorts across the UK, US, Taiwan, and India found diet‑related differences in cancer risk. Compared with meat eaters, poultry eaters had a lower prostate cancer risk; pescatarians had lower colorectal, breast, and kidney cancer risks; vegetarians had lower risks of pancreatic, breast, prostate, kidney cancers and multiple myeloma but a higher risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma; vegans had a higher risk of colorectal cancer. The authors caution that results may not generalize and could be influenced by residual confounding and misclassification in diet groups.

via Nature|

#cancer-risk #cohort-study #colorectal-cancer

health-and-nutrition9 months ago•3 min saved

Vegan Diet Outperforms Mediterranean for Weight Loss, Study Finds

A new study finds that a low-fat vegan diet leads to greater weight loss than the Mediterranean diet, even when including foods labeled as 'unhealthy' in plant-based scoring systems, mainly due to avoiding animal products and reducing oils and nuts.

via SciTechDaily|

#health-and-nutrition #mediterranean-diet #plant-based-foods

health9 months ago•2 min saved

New Research Finds a Plant-Based Diet Outperforms the Mediterranean for Weight Loss

A new study suggests that a low-fat vegan diet may be more effective for weight loss than the Mediterranean diet, emphasizing the benefits of replacing animal products with plant-based foods to enhance satiety and reduce calorie intake.

via The Independent|

#glp-1 #health #mediterranean-diet

health11 months ago•3 min saved

Twins' Diets: Omnivore vs. Vegan Body Effects Compared

Two British twins conducted a three-month experiment comparing vegan and omnivorous diets, revealing that the vegan diet increased energy and improved gut health, while the omnivorous diet supported muscle growth, highlighting the different impacts of each diet on the body.

via valleyvanguardonline.com|

#energy-levels #gut-microbiome #health

health1 year ago•8 min saved

Balancing Creativity and Challenge: Editing Playboy and Living with Parkinson’s

Jan Heemskerk, former Dutch Playboy editor, was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2021 and has since become an advocate for awareness and lifestyle changes, including adopting a vegan diet and engaging in strength training, to manage the disease and highlight environmental factors contributing to Parkinson's.

via The Times|

#disease-awareness #health #jan-heemskerk

health-and-wellness1 year ago•4 min saved

7 common mistakes vegans make that cause fatigue

The article outlines seven common mistakes vegans make that can lead to fatigue, including under-eating calories, neglecting vitamin B12 and iron, consuming processed carbs, ignoring omega-3s, sacrificing sleep, and not monitoring health data. It offers practical tips to address these issues, emphasizing balanced nutrition, supplementation, sleep hygiene, and regular health check-ins to maintain energy and well-being on a vegan diet.

via VegOut|

#energy-fatigue #health-and-wellness #healthy-habits

health-and-wellness1 year ago•7 min saved

Vegan Diet Troubles: How I Overcame Bloating, Fatigue, and Brain Fog

The article shares a personal journey of overcoming fatigue, bloating, and mental fog caused by an improperly managed vegan diet. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on whole, minimally processed foods, ensuring adequate protein, supplementing B12 and iron, gradually increasing fiber intake, and listening to one's body rather than following social media trends. With these adjustments, the author regained energy, clarity, and health, highlighting that veganism is most effective when approached with intention, balance, and self-compassion.

via VegOut|

#gut-health #health-and-wellness #nutrition

health-and-nutrition1 year ago•1 min saved

Study Funded by Beef Industry Finds Plant Protein Comparable to Meat

A study funded by the beef industry intended to show the superiority of animal protein over plant protein instead found no significant difference in muscle protein synthesis between the two. The study, which involved 17 women consuming different protein sources, revealed that even "incomplete" plant proteins can effectively stimulate muscle growth. This adds to the growing body of evidence supporting the nutritional adequacy of plant-based diets, despite industry efforts to promote animal protein.

via Plant Based News|

#beef-industry #health-and-nutrition #muscle-growth

businesscrime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Sam Bankman-Fried's Vegan Diet Dilemma in 25-Year Prison Sentence"

Sam Bankman-Fried, the FTX founder facing a 25-year sentence, may struggle to maintain his vegan diet in prison, particularly if he is sent to a facility with limited vegan options. The judge recommended a low- or medium-security prison, taking into account Bankman-Fried's wealth and autism diagnosis. A prison consultant suggested that his safety could be at risk in a medium-security facility, and food options are likely to be an issue regardless of the prison's security level.

via Business Insider|

#businesscrime #ftx-founder #prison