Impact of Vegetarian Diet on Carotid Thickness in Chinese Men
Author Information
Author(s): Yang Shu-Yu, Zhang Hui-Jie, Sun Su-Yun, Wang Li-Ying, Yan Bing, Liu Chang-Qin, Zhang Wei, Li Xue-Jun
Primary Institution: Fujian Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hypothesis
The study aims to investigate the influence of the duration of a vegetarian diet on cardiovascular risk factors and carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) among Chinese vegetarians.
Conclusion
A vegetarian diet is associated with lower cardiovascular risk factors and thinner carotid intima-media thickness, particularly in those who have followed the diet for less than 11 years.
Supporting Evidence
- Vegetarians had lower BMI, blood pressure, and improved lipid profiles compared to omnivores.
- Carotid IMT was significantly thinner in vegetarians than in omnivores.
- Duration of vegetarian diet correlated with lower cardiovascular risk factors.
Takeaway
Eating a vegetarian diet can help keep your heart healthy and make your blood vessels thinner, especially if you stick to it for a long time.
Methodology
171 Chinese male vegetarians were compared with 129 age-matched omnivores for metabolic profiles and carotid IMT, using logistic regression analysis to adjust for confounding factors.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported dietary habits and the exclusion of participants with chronic diseases.
Limitations
The study may not account for all dietary variations and nutrient deficiencies associated with long-term vegetarian diets.
Participant Demographics
171 male vegetarians aged 21-76 years, mean age 32.6 years, compared to 129 age-matched omnivores.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% confidence interval
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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