Plasma lipids and glycaemic indices in australians following plant-based diets versus a meat-eating diet.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vegan and vegetarian dietary patterns are known to beneficially modulate risk factors for cardiovascular disease; however, the current literature does not differentiate between various plant-based diets. This study aimed to examine the association between various plant-based diets and plasma lipids and glycaemic indices compared to a regular meat-eating diet.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of Australian adults (n = 230) aged 30-75yrs habitually consuming the following were recruited: vegan, lacto-vegetarian, pesco-vegetarian, semi-vegetarian, or regular meat-eater. Multivariable regression analysis was used to adjust for covariates.

Results

Compared to regular meat-eaters, vegans had significantly lower total cholesterol (-0.77mmol/L,95% CI -1.15, -0.39, P

SUBMITTER: Austin G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11514886 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature