The effects of plant based diets on health

🌿This is a cool visual image of how plant based diets impact on health

🌿There is very good evidence that plant based diets result in: reduced inflammation, improved insulin sensitivity, reduced blood sugar levels, reduced weight, improved cholesterol, reduced risk of heart disease /stroke/high blood pressure, reduced risk of cancer, and improved longevity

🌿There is also increasing evidence that they improve mood, brain function, emotional stability, and energy levels

🌿Small studies looking at migraine, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis also showed improvement of symptoms and inflammatory makers on plant based diets

🌿This is thought to be due to a combination of improved gut health, reduced inflammatory pathways, and alterations in neurotransmitter precursors (ie more 'food' for brain chemicals)

🌿Full review here

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-019-0552-0

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