Triangulated evidence from the UK and China reveals the health impact of vegetarianism [PDF]
BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & HealthBackground Vegetarianism is widely recognised for its health and environmental benefits. However, its broader impacts on physical, mental and social well-being remain underexplored.
Xiaolu Wang +7 more
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Using genetic variations to reveal the complex relationships between vegetarianism and well-being, depressive symptoms and neuroticism [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionBackgroundThe relationship between vegetarianism and mental well-being remains a debated topic in traditional observational studies. Recent studies have revealed the genetic factors in vegetarianism.
Ke Chen, Ke Chen, Yuan Wen, Zhendi Shu
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Vegetarianism Discourse in Russian Social Media: A Case Study [PDF]
Applied SciencesDietary choices, especially vegetarianism, have attracted much attention lately due to their potential effects on the environment, human health, and morality.
Nikita Gorduna, Natalia Vanetik
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Determinants of vegetarianism and partial vegetarianism in the United Kingdom [PDF]
, 2010 Vegetarianism is increasing in the western world. Anecdotally, this trend can be attributed to heightened health, environmental and animal welfare concerns.
Leahy, Eimear +2 more
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Genetics of vegetarianism: A genome-wide association study. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2023 A substantial body of evidence points to the heritability of dietary preferences. While vegetarianism has been practiced for millennia in various societies, its practitioners remain a small minority of people worldwide, and the role of genetics in ...
Nabeel R Yaseen +4 more
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Gene-vegetarianism interactions in calcium, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and testosterone identified in genome-wide analysis across 30 biomarkers. [PDF]
PLoS GeneticsWe examined the associations of vegetarianism with metabolic biomarkers using traditional and genetic epidemiology. First, we addressed inconsistencies in self-reported vegetarianism among UK Biobank participants by utilizing data from two dietary ...
Michael Francis +3 more
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, 2016 Ethical vegetarians maintain that vegetarianism is morally required. The principal reasons offered in support of ethical vegetarianism are: (i) concern for the welfare and well-being of the animals being eaten, (ii) concern for the environment, (iii ...
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Studying the Role of Vegetarianism as a Potential Strategy for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, a Bibliometric Analysis [PDF]
EpidemiologiaVegetarianism, as a dietary pattern, is characterized by animal product avoidance and increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
Maria Chrysafi +4 more
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Using the theory of planned behaviour to understand the adoption of vegetarianism among females in Saudi Arabia [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthBackgroundThe adoption of vegetarian diets is increasing worldwide, including among females in Saudi Arabia. This increase has not yet been explained.
Areej Ali Alkhaldy
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Motivations matter: moral and health-related motives indirectly relate to differential psychological health indicators among vegetarians [PDF]
Journal of Health, Population and NutritionDue to rising popularity of vegetarianism in recent years, research interest has surged in examining the relationship between vegetarianism and psychological health. However, given inconsistent findings in prior research, the answer to whether practicing
Xiaoyu Dai, Angela K.-Y. Leung
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