Nutritional status of flexitarians compared to vegans and omnivores - a cross-sectional pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the Western world, there has been a notable rise in the popularity of plant-based, meat-reduced flexitarian diets. Nevertheless, there is insufficient data on the nutritional status of individuals following this dietary pattern. The aim of this study was to investigate the intake and endogenous status of various nutrients in a healthy German adult study population consisting of flexitarians (FXs), vegans (Vs) and omnivores (OMNs).

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, dietary intake of 94 non-smoking adults (32 FXs, 33 Vs, 29 OMNs) between 25 and 45 years of age was assessed using 3-day dietary records. In addition, blood samples were collected to determine different endogenous nutrient status markers.

Results

32%, 82% and 24% of the FXs, Vs, and OMNs r

SUBMITTER: Bruns A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10685640 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature