The Power of Vegetarian Diets in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials has found that maintaining a vegetarian diet for 6 months or longer can lead to significant improvements in key risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including cholesterol, glycemic control, and body weight. The study suggests that vegetarian diets may have a synergistic effect with drug therapy in preventing and treating cardiometabolic diseases. However, not all vegetarian diets are healthy, and the authors caution against diets that include deep-fried foods and excessive salt. Overall, the findings highlight the potential protective and synergistic effects of vegetarian diets for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
