J Lipid Atheroscler.
2023 Sep;12(3):323-328. 10.12997/jla.2023.12.3.323.
Vegetarian Diet for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction: Cons
- Han SN
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- 1Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- 2Research Institute of Human Ecology, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2546564
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.12997/jla.2023.12.3.323
Abstract
- Numerous studies have reported that adopting a plant-based diet can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Not only does a vegetarian diet help mitigate the risk of these diseases, but it also contributes to enhancing environmental sustainability. However, it is not necessary to universally recommend a vegetarian diet as a preventive measure against CVDs. More research is needed to determine whether completely excluding animal products is necessary, or if adhering to a predominantly plant-based diet is sufficient. In this opinion paper, the potential adverse health effects of a vegetarian diet and the barriers associated with adopting it will be discussed, in order to provide a rationale for the disadvantages of using a vegetarian diet for CVD risk reduction.
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