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Systematic review and meta-analysis of the associations of vegan and vegetarian diets with inflammatory biomarkers

J. Menzel, A. Jabakhanji, et al.

This systematic review reveals intriguing insights into vegan and vegetarian diets and their impact on circulating inflammatory biomarkers. Conducted by a team from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment and other esteemed institutions, the study highlights that vegan diets are linked to lower C-reactive protein levels, particularly among vegetarians with kidney issues. Discover the implications of dietary choices on inflammation!

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Abstract

This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the associations of vegan and vegetarian diets with circulating inflammatory biomarkers compared to omnivores. 21 cross-sectional studies showed vegan diets were associated with lower C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. This association was less pronounced in vegetarians, but stronger in vegetarians with impaired kidney function. No significant effects were found for other biomarkers, though many were investigated in only single studies.

Publisher

Scientific Reports

Published On

Dec 10, 2020

Authors

Juliane Menzel, Afraa Jabakhanji, Ronald Biemann, Knut Mai, Klaus Abraham, Cornelia Weikert

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