Male vegetarians live longer

A vegetarian diet may be the secret of longevity, as scientists have found. They found that people who do not use meat in principle, have a more lasting health by lowering blood pressure.

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Researchers from Loma Linda University in California say that Vegetarians   12% less likely to drop out of life after any disease compared with meat eaters. And the thing is that red meat contains ingredients that increase the risk of cancer, as well as contribute to high blood pressure. Besides that, Vegetarians   less drink alcohol, smoke and less likely to give more time to the sport.

Observations of the 70 thousand people as vegetarians And meat lovers, lasted a total of 6 years. Stronger health supporters of plant foods have been linked to lower blood pressure and low levels of "bad" cholesterol, which occurs in people who prefer a diet low in fat, based on vegetables, whole grains and fruits.

A vegetarian diet is associated with reduced risk of several chronic diseases, including hypertension, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and heart disease. Previous studies have also proven that vegetarians live longer, but they are not considered conclusive, since they involved too many people. Observations of California researchers were very ambitious.

By the way, the transition to a vegetarian lifestyle is beneficial especially to men who have seen a significant reduction in mortality from cardiovascular disease. In women, this decline in this category of diseases can not be traced. (READ MORE)

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