Vegan diet versus meat-based diet: Identical twins followed different meal plans, here's what happened
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Twenty-two sets of identical adult twins participated in a randomized clinical trial where one twin adopted a vegan diet and the other ate an omnivorous diet. Experts break down the results.
"Following a vegan diet in this study has been linked with better cardiovascular health, but a completely vegan diet may not be the right answer for everyone." "People seeking to change their diet should seek assistance from a registered dietitian to ensure they are meeting their nutrient needs and health goals." "Your diet needs to work for you and your lifestyle for your whole life, not only eight weeks." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
The findings, published in JAMA Network Open on Nov. 30, 2023, showed that the twins who consumed a healthy vegan diet had "significantly improved low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration, fasting insulin level and weight loss" — compared to the twins who ate diets containing meat.