WARNING ON THE VEGETARIAN DIET

This is a British study that points the greatest presence of cardiovascular accidents for a vegetarian or pescetarian (without fish).

Impressive figures in support: vegetarians are 20% more likely to have a stroke than meat eaters, according to the Oxford University researchers study. At issue: the low levels of certain nutrients found in vegetarians, such as vitamin B12, among others.

This is enough to disturb the choice of his diet.

Do meatless and fish-free diets not reduce the likelihood of cardiovascular disease? Without contest. But that's not to mention another risk, the stroke, as revealed by the serious study published in the "British Medical Journal" which is based on data of 48,000 people over a period of 18 years.

"If vegetarian and pescetarian diets (without fish) are at a lower risk for cardiovascular disease than carnivorous diets, the meat-and-fish-free menu is associated with a higher risk of stroke than others", explains the researchers.

Scientists also found that pescetarians and vegetarians were 13 percent less likely to suffer from heart disease than meat eaters. On the other hand, they were 20% more likely to have a stroke than those who eat meat or fish.

Vitamin deficiencies

For the authors of the study, the link between vegetarianism and stroke is partly explained by a lack of vitamins generally observed in vegan. If they suffer less tension, bad cholesterol or diabetes than meat eaters, the majority, however, lacks vitamins B12 (essential for the proper functioning of the brain), vitamin D and essential amino acids.

It is "likely" that this decline is "due in part to a lower body mass index and lower rates of blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes associated with these diets. "

Is the meatless diet bad for the brain?

An observation

But there are limits to the study, "based on self-declaration and mainly involving white people living in the UK". The criterion of reproducibility on other populations is not guaranteed. In addition, the food industry has gradually adapted to these consumers with more nutrients and variety.

Dr. Frankie Phillips of the British Dietetic Association, interviewed by the BBC, was keen to relativize this discovery. "Although this is an interesting discovery, this study is an observation and does not provide us with enough evidence. It would therefore be necessary to continue research in this area.

So let's keep a complete and balanced diet !!