Vegetarians at significantly lower heart disease, diabetes and stroke risk
April 16th, 2011 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANIWashington, April 15 (ANI): A new research from Loma Linda University has suggested that vegetarians experience a 36 percent lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome than non-vegetarians.
Metabolic syndrome is a precursor to heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. And the findings indicated that vegetarians might be at lower risk of developing these conditions.
The study found that while 25 percent of vegetarians had metabolic syndrome, the number significantly rises to 37 percent for semi-vegetarians and 39 percent for non-vegetarians. The results hold up when adjusted for factors such as age, gender, race, physical activity, calories consumed, smoking, and alcohol intake.
“I was not sure if there would be a significant difference between vegetarians and non-vegetarians, and I was surprised by just how much the numbers contrast,” said lead researcher Nico S. Rizzo.
“It indicates that lifestyle factors such as diet can be important in the prevention of metabolic syndrome,” added S. Rizzo.
The study has been published in the journal Diabetes Care. (ANI)
- Vegans 'at lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke' - Apr 14, 2011
- Vegetarians have lower risk of heart disease, stroke - Apr 14, 2011
- Be nutty for good health - Apr 13, 2012
- Diabetic? Forget pills, pop almonds - May 03, 2011
- Almonds may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease - Dec 17, 2010
- Eating chocolates, candies occasionally 'has no adverse health affects' - Mar 31, 2011
- Moderate alcohol consumption cuts 'risk of metabolic diseases' - Nov 30, 2010
- Too much of sugar fuelling global obesity - Feb 02, 2012
- Mediterranean diet a sound recipe for healthy living - Mar 08, 2011
- Study suggests being short may protect your from cancer, diabetes - Feb 17, 2011
- Features of metabolic syndrome prevalent in people with psoriasis - Dec 21, 2010
- Diabetes drug curbs excessive hunger - Jun 28, 2011
- Low-carb diet more effective than low-fat diet for insulin-resistant women - Jun 20, 2010
- Some overweight teens may be at risk for weak bones - Mar 05, 2011
- Obese patients at higher risk from major complications after surgery - Apr 19, 2011
Tags: activity calories, alcohol intake, diabetes, diabetes care, diet, disease diabetes, gender race, heart disease, journal diabetes, lifestyle factors, loma linda university, metabolic syndrome, physical activity, precursor, prevalence, prevention, researcher, stroke risk, vegetarians