Beyond Meatless, the Health Effects of Vegan Diets: Findings from the Adventist Cohorts

Vegetarians, those who avoid meat, and vegans, additionally avoiding dairy and eggs, represent 5% and 2%, respectively, of the US population. The aim of this review is to assess the effects of vegetarian diets, particularly strict vegetarian diets (i.e., vegans) on health and disease outcomes. We su...

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Main Authors: Lap Tai Le, Joan Sabaté
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
AMS
AHS
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/6/2131