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Vegetarian Diet Lowers Cholesterol, Weight, and Blood Sugar

10/16/2013

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A low-fat, high-carbohydrate vegetarian diet lowers cholesterol, blood sugars, and weight, according to a study published in the October issue of Environmental Microbiology Reports. Six obese participants with type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension followed a plant-based, high-fiber diet (about 42 grams per day) for one month. Patients experienced weight loss, lower cholesterol, better blood sugar control, and improved gut flora. Bacteria associated with immunity and anti-inflammation increased while bacteria most associated with conditions such as obesity and inflammatory bowel conditions decreased. http://www.pcrm.org/health/medNews/vegetarian-diet-lowers-cholesterol-weight-blood

For the full study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24115628
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