as many of you know I follow a strict keto way of eating, and I personally have nothing against vegetarians but when they push unfounded health benefits and without fail, always tell meat eaters that we are unhealthy etc. it annoys me
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Vegetarian diet is associated with an elevated risk of mental disorders. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2012 Jun 7;9:67. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-9-67.
Intake of saturated fat was not associated with an increased risk of CHD, stroke, or CVD.
Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the association
of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease1–5 AJCN. First published ahead of print January 13, 2010 as doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2009.27725.
Meat contains many nutrients that cannot be obtained in any amount from plants.
Creatine creates energy reserves in muscle and brain tissue.
Carnosine is an antioxidant that protects against degeneration.
DHA and EPA (the active forms of omega-3) convert ALA (plant omega 3) to an active form.
Vitamin B12 helps make DNA, prevents certain types of anemia, and contributes to the health of nerve cells.
The myth of saturated fat being bad for health has been debunked. Studies have shown that saturated fat has a greater effect on raising the good cholesterol than it does on the bad (1). There is no conclusive evidence that dietary saturated fat is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease or cardiovascular disease.
Meat is a complete protein source with a higher biological value.
Meat is a good source of the difficult to get vitamin D, contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, and the minerals zinc, selenium, and iron.
For the Men
In an experiment done by researchers at Loma Linda University, 443 meat-eaters and 31 vegetarians and vegans were monitored between 2009 and 2013. They initially assumed vegetarians’ sperm would be healthy, but here’s what they found, according to lead study author Eliza Orzylowska:
“We found that diet does significantly affect sperm quality. Vegetarian and vegan diets were associated with much lower sperm counts than omnivorous diets."
They found that vegetarians had 30 percent lower concentrations of sperm (50 million per milliliter versus 70 million) and that their sperm was also weaker in terms of movement. For vegetarians, only 30 percent of their sperm were active, as compared to 60 percent of their meat-eating counterparts.
Low Bone Mineral Density (Osteoporosis) and Fracture
Appleby et al. (2007) found that vegans had a higher risk of fracture than vegetarians and those who consume meat, which they attributed to a lack of calcium in the vegan diet. Their prospective cohort study measured fracture rates in meat eaters, fish eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. The study included 7,947 men and 26,749 women, 20–89 years old, who were followed for an average of 5.2 years to determine the rate of fracture among the groups.
Appleby, P, et al. “Comparative Fracture Risk in Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians in EPIC- Oxford.” European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 61 (2007): 1400-1406.
Specific Problems with B12 Deficiency
Waldmann et al. (2005) found that vegans have lower levels of LDL and high homocysteine
and Lp(a) concentrations, related to vitamin B12 deficiency, which can lead to a higher probability of coronary heart disease.
Waldmann, A., et al. “German Vegan Study: Diet, Life-Style Factors, and Cardiovascular Risk Profile.” Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 49 (2005): 366-372.
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Vegetarian diet is associated with an elevated risk of mental disorders. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2012 Jun 7;9:67. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-9-67.
Intake of saturated fat was not associated with an increased risk of CHD, stroke, or CVD.
Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the association
of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease1–5 AJCN. First published ahead of print January 13, 2010 as doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2009.27725.
Meat contains many nutrients that cannot be obtained in any amount from plants.
Creatine creates energy reserves in muscle and brain tissue.
Carnosine is an antioxidant that protects against degeneration.
DHA and EPA (the active forms of omega-3) convert ALA (plant omega 3) to an active form.
Vitamin B12 helps make DNA, prevents certain types of anemia, and contributes to the health of nerve cells.
The myth of saturated fat being bad for health has been debunked. Studies have shown that saturated fat has a greater effect on raising the good cholesterol than it does on the bad (1). There is no conclusive evidence that dietary saturated fat is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease or cardiovascular disease.
Meat is a complete protein source with a higher biological value.
Meat is a good source of the difficult to get vitamin D, contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, and the minerals zinc, selenium, and iron.
For the Men
In an experiment done by researchers at Loma Linda University, 443 meat-eaters and 31 vegetarians and vegans were monitored between 2009 and 2013. They initially assumed vegetarians’ sperm would be healthy, but here’s what they found, according to lead study author Eliza Orzylowska:
“We found that diet does significantly affect sperm quality. Vegetarian and vegan diets were associated with much lower sperm counts than omnivorous diets."
They found that vegetarians had 30 percent lower concentrations of sperm (50 million per milliliter versus 70 million) and that their sperm was also weaker in terms of movement. For vegetarians, only 30 percent of their sperm were active, as compared to 60 percent of their meat-eating counterparts.
Low Bone Mineral Density (Osteoporosis) and Fracture
Appleby et al. (2007) found that vegans had a higher risk of fracture than vegetarians and those who consume meat, which they attributed to a lack of calcium in the vegan diet. Their prospective cohort study measured fracture rates in meat eaters, fish eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. The study included 7,947 men and 26,749 women, 20–89 years old, who were followed for an average of 5.2 years to determine the rate of fracture among the groups.
Appleby, P, et al. “Comparative Fracture Risk in Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians in EPIC- Oxford.” European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 61 (2007): 1400-1406.
Specific Problems with B12 Deficiency
Waldmann et al. (2005) found that vegans have lower levels of LDL and high homocysteine
and Lp(a) concentrations, related to vitamin B12 deficiency, which can lead to a higher probability of coronary heart disease.
Waldmann, A., et al. “German Vegan Study: Diet, Life-Style Factors, and Cardiovascular Risk Profile.” Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 49 (2005): 366-372.
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