Watch Out for Your Bones, Study Exposes Consequences of Going Vegan

A study suggests that going vegan could have a negative impact on bone health. The study showed vegans are 43 percent more likely to sustain a bone injury than meat-eaters, according to the Washington Examiner . The…

IJR SyndicatedSep 4, 20223 min read

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However, the bottom line was negative for non-meat eaters.

“Non-meat eaters, especially vegans, had higher risks of either total or some site-specific fractures, particularly hip fractures. This is the first prospective study of diet group with both total and multiple specific fracture sites in vegetarians and vegans, and the findings suggest that bone Health in vegans requires further research,” the study wrote.

The website BigThink reported on some limitations of the study.

The site noted that the study overrepresented white European women.

Further, there was no data collected on any calcium supplements taken or the causes of any reported fractures.

The site noted that manufacturers of vegan products are now trying to inject calcium and other ingredients into vegan products to promote bone Health.

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“So, does a vegan diet necessarily lead to worse bone Health? Not necessarily. But it’s safe to say that people who don’t consume meat, dairy and eggs should be extra vigilant about consuming enough essential nutrients. That can be harder than it seems,” the BigThink report said.

“One major reason is that the body generally has an easier time absorbing nutrients from animal foods than plant-based products. So, while a salad could contain the same amount of calcium as a glass of milk, the body absorbs more calcium when you drink milk,” the report said.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.