Maintaining a strict vegan or vegetarian diet changes the colonic microflora

2009 ◽  
Vol 47 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Enck ◽  
B Lange ◽  
J Zimmer ◽  
K Zimmermann ◽  
S Klosterhalfen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Colonic Microflora

A case report on Subacute Combined Degeneration of spinal cord in children – A rare neurological manifestation in Vitamin B12 deficiencies

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5562
Author(s):  
Tiana Mary Alexander ◽  
Vineeta Pande ◽  
Sharad Agarkhedkar ◽  
Dnyaneshwar Upase
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Vitamin B12 ◽  
Pernicious Anemia ◽  
Chronic Diarrhea ◽  
Megaloblastic Anemia ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Malabsorption Syndrome ◽  
Subacute Combined Degeneration ◽  
B12 Deficiency

Megaloblastic anemia is a common feature between 6 months – 2 years and rarely occurs after 5 years of age, especially in a child consuming non-vegetarian diet. B12 deficiency may occur after 5 years of age because of chronic diarrhea, malabsorption syndrome, or intestinal surgical causes. Pernicious anemia causes B12 deficiency, but nutritional B12 deficiency with subacute combined degeneration causing ataxia is rare.

Comparison of diet quality of US adults based on primary motivation for following a vegetarian diet: A cross-sectional online study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Torna ◽  
Elena Smith ◽  
Meagan Lamothe ◽  
Dr. Bobbi Langkamp-Henken ◽  
Dr. Jeanette M Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Motivation ◽  
Online Study

scholarly journals Animal Welfare Attitudes: Effects of Gender and Diet in University Samples from 22 Countries

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1893
Author(s):  
Christoph Randler ◽  
Ana Adan ◽  
Maria-Mihaela Antofie ◽  
Arturo Arrona-Palacios ◽  
Manecas Candido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Vegan Diet ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Gender Empowerment ◽  
Welfare Attitudes ◽  
And Gender

Animal Welfare Attitudes (AWA) are defined as human attitudes towards the welfare of animals in different dimensions and settings. Demographic factors, such as age and gender are associated with AWA. The aim of this study was to assess gender differences among university students in a large convenience sample from twenty-two nations in AWA. A total of 7914 people participated in the study (5155 women, 2711 men, 48 diverse). Participants completed a questionnaire that collected demographic data, typical diet and responses to the Composite Respect for Animals Scale Short version (CRAS-S). In addition, we used a measure of gender empowerment from the Human Development Report. The largest variance in AWA was explained by diet, followed by country and gender. In terms of diet, 6385 participants reported to be omnivores, 296 as pescatarian, 637 ate a vegetarian diet and 434 were vegans (n = 162 without answer). Diet was related with CRAS-S scores; people with a vegan diet scored higher in AWA than omnivores. Women scored significantly higher on AWA than men. Furthermore, gender differences in AWA increased as gender inequality decreased.

scholarly journals Quality of Life of Brazilian Vegetarians Measured by the WHOQOL-BREF: Influence of Type of Diet, Motivation and Sociodemographic Data

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2648
Author(s):  
Shila Minari Hargreaves ◽  
Eduardo Yoshio Nakano ◽  
Heesup Han ◽  
António Raposo ◽  
Antonio Ariza-Montes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
The Other ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Domain 3 ◽  
Domain 4

This study aimed to evaluate the general quality of life (QoL) of Brazilian vegetarians. A cross-sectional study was conducted with Brazilian vegetarian adults (18 years old and above). Individuals were recruited to participate in a nationwide online survey that comprised the WHOQOL-BREF as well as sociodemographic and characterization questions related to vegetarianism. The WHOQOL-BREF is composed of 24 items which are divided into four domains (domain 1: physical health; domain 2: psychological well-being; domain 3: social relationships; and domain 4: environment), plus two general items which were analyzed separately, totaling 26 items. The answers from the questionnaire were converted into scores with a 0–100 scale range, with separate analyses for each domain. Results were compared among groups based on the different characteristics of the vegetarian population. A total of 4375 individuals completed the survey. General average score results were 74.67 (domain 1), 66.71 (domain 2), 63.66 (domain 3) and 65.76 (domain 4). Vegans showed better scores when compared to the other vegetarians, except in domain four, where the statistical difference was observed only for semi-vegetarians (lower score). Individuals adopting a vegetarian diet for longer (>1 year) showed better results for domains one and two, with no difference for the other domains. Having close people also adopting a vegetarian diet positively influenced the results for all domains. On the other hand, it was not possible to distinguish any clear influence of the motivation for adopting a vegetarian diet on the scores’ results. Adopting a vegetarian diet does not have detrimental effects on one’s QoL. In fact, the more plant-based the diet, and the longer it was adopted, the better the results were.

scholarly journals The Impact of Diet on Urinary Risk Factors for Cystine Stone Formation

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 528
Author(s):  
Roswitha Siener ◽  
Norman Bitterlich ◽  
Hubert Birwé ◽  
Albrecht Hesse
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Stone Formation ◽  
Dietary Treatment ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Dietary Sodium ◽  
Urine Ph ◽  
Cystine Stone ◽  
The Impact

Despite the importance of dietary management of cystinuria, data on the contribution of diet to urinary risk factors for cystine stone formation are limited. Studies on the physiological effects of diet on urinary cystine and cysteine excretion are lacking. Accordingly, 10 healthy men received three standardized diets for a period of five days each and collected daily 24 h urine. The Western-type diet (WD; 95 g/day protein) corresponded to usual dietary habits, whereas the mixed diet (MD; 65 g/day protein) and lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet (VD; 65 g/day protein) were calculated according to dietary reference intakes. With intake of the VD, urinary cystine and cysteine excretion decreased by 22 and 15%, respectively, compared to the WD, although the differences were not statistically significant. Urine pH was significantly highest on the VD. Regression analysis showed that urinary phosphate was significantly associated with cystine excretion, while urinary sulfate was a predictor of cysteine excretion. Neither urinary cystine nor cysteine excretion was affected by dietary sodium intake. A lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet is particularly suitable for the dietary treatment of cystinuria, since the additional alkali load may reduce the amount of required alkalizing agents.

VEGETARIAN DIET AND BLOOD PRESSURE

The Lancet ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 322 (8352) ◽  
pp. 742-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
I ROUSE
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Vegetarian Diet

scholarly journals Effects of a 3-month dietary intervention with a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet on vitamin B12 levels in a group of omnivores: results from the CARDIVEG (Cardiovascular Prevention with Vegetarian Diet) study

2018 ◽  
Vol 121 (7) ◽  
pp. 756-762
Author(s):  
M. Dinu ◽  
G. Pagliai ◽  
F. Cesari ◽  
B. Giusti ◽  
A. M. Gori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Study ◽  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
Cardiovascular Prevention ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Life Stages ◽  
Subgroup Analyses ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Diet Study ◽  
Circulating Levels

AbstractPrevious studies have suggested that vegetarianism can result in a reduction of vitamin B12 circulating levels. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a 3-month dietary intervention with a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet (VD) on the levels of circulating vitamin B12 in a group of omnivores. We analysed fifty-four omnivorous subjects who followed a VD as a first dietary intervention within the CARDIVEG (Cardiovascular Prevention with Vegetarian Diet) study, a dietary intervention study. VD resulted in a significant reduction (P<0·001) of 51·2 % of vitamin B12 intake and in a significant reduction (P=0·005) of 6·2 % of the circulating levels of vitamin B12 (–24·5 pg/ml). Changes in vitamin B12 intake were significantly correlated with changes in circulating levels of vitamin B12 (R 0·61, P<0·001). Subgroup analyses showed that reduction in circulating vitamin B12 levels was more evident in participants who were younger, overweight, non-smokers and had hypercholesterolaemia. A logistic regression analysis showed that a reduction in vitamin B12 intake greater than the first quartile of the delta changes obtained in the study population (–28·5 %) conferred a significantly higher risk of experiencing a decrease in circulating vitamin B12 levels (OR 10·1; 95 % CI 1·3, 76·1). In conclusion, a 3-month VD period determined a significant reduction in circulating levels of vitamin B12, being significantly correlated with the reduction in vitamin B12 intake. Although a well-planned VD can provide adequate nutrition across all life stages, special care must be taken to ensure adequate vitamin B12 intake and to help prevent deficiency.

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