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Barbell Medicine Podcast
Episode #256: Vegan vs Omnivore Diets in Twins
Dec 1, 2023
Dr. Feigenbaum discusses a study comparing vegan and omnivorous diets in twins, focusing on food intake data, dietary patterns, and cardiometabolic effects. They analyze outcomes related to cholesterol levels, insulin, weight loss, and blood measurements. The study highlights the benefits of plant-based diets and replacing animal protein with plant protein.
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- A vegan diet resulted in improved cardiometabolic outcomes compared to an omnivorous diet, including a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels and fasting insulin levels.
- The study's findings should be cautiously interpreted due to limitations such as the short duration, potential influence of weight loss on outcomes, and questions about long-term adherence and sustainability of a vegan diet.
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Effects of Vegan vs. Omnivorous Diet on Cardiometabolic Health
In a randomized clinical trial of identical twins, a vegan diet led to improved cardiometabolic outcomes compared to an omnivorous diet. After eight weeks, the vegan group showed a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol levels, with an average decrease of 13.9 mg/dL compared to the omnivorous group. Fasting insulin levels also decreased more in the vegan group, and they lost an additional 4 pounds of weight compared to the omnivores. However, the significance of the fasting insulin decrease is unclear, and the weight loss could have influenced the outcomes.
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