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Research among 55,000 subjects: vegans break bones more often. Veganism may be gaining popularity since the documentary Game Changers portrayed top athletes who perform better thanks to a completely plant-based diet that also increases potency, there may be a disadvantage to it. A British study reveals that vegans who consume less than average calcium and proteins are 43 percent more likely to suffer bone fractures than meat and fish eaters. Especially the hips, legs and vertebrae are at risk. Vegetarians and fisheaters were more at risk of breaking a hip than meat eaters.
Of the 55,000 examined subjects recruited for the study between 1993 and 2001 and monitored for almost 18 years, nearly a third followed a meat- and fishless diet. Among him also nearly two thousand vegans. It emerged that vegans vomited a hip 2.3 times as often as carnivores. A total of 3941 bone fractures were recorded in the group, 945 of which were hip fractures, making it the most common bone fracture followed by a broken wrist (889) and arm (566).
Of the 55,000 examined subjects recruited for the study between 1993 and 2001 and monitored for almost 18 years, nearly a third followed a meat- and fishless diet. Among him also nearly two thousand vegans. It emerged that vegans vomited a hip 2.3 times as often as carnivores. A total of 3941 bone fractures were recorded in the group, 945 of which were hip fractures, making it the most common bone fracture followed by a broken wrist (889) and arm (566).
The researchers also found that if the BMI level (the degree of excess or underweight) was taken into account, the risk difference between the different diets decreased sharply.Vegans suffer from excess weight less often. Add to this that a vegan diet helps to prevent other ailments, such as cardiovascular diseases.
Nutrition epidemiologist Tammy Tong at Oxford University, who led the research, states: “Previous studies have shown that low BMI is associated with a higher risk of hip fractures and low calcium and protein intake are associated with poor bone health. This study shows that vegans, who have lower BMI and receive less calcium and proteins than meat eaters in more places, have a high risk of bone fractures.” She points out that a healthy diet does not involve excess or underweight and that individuals need to monitor whether they consume enough nutrients.
Another point is that researchers cannot distinguish between bone fractures due to poor bone quality or accidents. In theory, it would be possible that vegans lead a much more active life and therefore also run a higher risk of bone fractures. The researchers also point out that the findings concern only white Europeans. They warn that the results are not simply applicable to other ethnic groups and call for more research.
Image: Game Changers
Nutrition epidemiologist Tammy Tong at Oxford University, who led the research, states: “Previous studies have shown that low BMI is associated with a higher risk of hip fractures and low calcium and protein intake are associated with poor bone health. This study shows that vegans, who have lower BMI and receive less calcium and proteins than meat eaters in more places, have a high risk of bone fractures.” She points out that a healthy diet does not involve excess or underweight and that individuals need to monitor whether they consume enough nutrients.
Another point is that researchers cannot distinguish between bone fractures due to poor bone quality or accidents. In theory, it would be possible that vegans lead a much more active life and therefore also run a higher risk of bone fractures. The researchers also point out that the findings concern only white Europeans. They warn that the results are not simply applicable to other ethnic groups and call for more research.
Image: Game Changers
Source: Joop.nl
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