In a comprehensive review published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, scientists analyzed the health implications of vegan diets in children and adolescents. The study reveals both benefits and concerns, highlighting lower cholesterol levels but potential nutritional deficiencies that might affect bone health.
By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D.Oct 10 2023 In a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, scientists provide a detailed overview of the health effects of a vegan diet among children and adolescents.
A vegan diet is characterized by the consumption of only plant-based foods and the complete elimination of animal-based foods, including dairy and eggs. Evidence indicates that about 6% of Americans and 3% of Europeans are following vegan diets. Important observations A total of 2075 studies published up to August 2023 were selected from various scientific databases for the initial screening. Of these studies, 18 were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. A high or very high risk of bias was observed in 7 out of 18 studies.
According to the trial findings, vegan children had a higher reduction in protein, vitamin B12, and vitamin D intake. A reduction in cholesterol intake, waist circumference, fasting glucose, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and myeloperoxidase was observed in all studied groups. Some of the selected studies indicated lower intakes of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid, higher intakes of alpha-linolenic acid, and lower bone mineral content among vegan children.
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