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Vegetarian, vegan diets and multiple health outcomes: A systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies
Dinu M, Abbate R, Gensini GF, Casini A, Sofi F
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
Abstract
This meta-analysis of observational studies found that vegetarian and vegan diets were associated with reduced risk of ischemic heart disease, total cancer incidence, and type 2 diabetes.
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Published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
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