Vegetarian Diet
Diet excluding meat, associated with reduced phthalate exposure, better periodontal health, lower cataract risk, and reduced inflammation
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Vegetarian Diet may influence, based on the source research.
Protects Against
- Varicose Veins
Sublingual varicosities lower in elderly vegetarians
Source: How Not to Age
- Periodontitis
Vegetarians showed better periodontal conditions in clinical study
Source: How Not to Age
Reduces Risk Of
- Cataracts
Vegetarian diets associated with lower cataract risk; prospective study showed vegans had lowest risk
Source: How Not to Age
- Oral Cancer
Vegetarian diet associated with reduced oral cancer risk; diet and prevention of oral cancer
Source: How Not to Age
Sources
- How Not to Age