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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

DOI:10.1080/10408398.2016.1138447PubMed:26853923

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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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