On Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:56:24 -0000 (UTC), Radio Man
wrote:

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Vegans are 40 per cent more likely to suffer from a bone fracture due to a
lack of calcium and protein than meat eaters, a Oxford University study has
found.

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Women are most vulnerable because their bones naturally lose strength after
the menopause as levels of oestrogen drop.

Ok, so it's not all people on a vegan diet, it's supposedly worse for
women, so I wonder if the actual risk was for some other reason ...

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Fracture risk was partly reduced once BMI (body mass index) and dietary
calcium and protein consumption had been taken into account.

Dr Tong explained: "Vegetarians and vegans generally have lower BMI than
meat eaters.

Hmm, so vegans have a lower BMI so the chances are they would be at a
reduced risk of other life threatening diseases associated with that,
like heart disease and stroke.

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Possible explanations include the cushioning against impact force during a
fall,

So assuming you haven't already dies from some high BMI related issue,
you might not bounce as well if you are slimmer and fall?

enhanced oestrogen production with increased adiposity or stronger
bones from greater weight-bearing.

Or regular exercise, like walking.


"Well-balanced and predominantly plant-based diets can result in improved
nutrient levels and have been linked to lower risks of diseases including
heart disease and diabetes.

Stop the press. Veganisim isn't a cure all but has other health
benefits to humans and massive health benefits to trillions of animals
and therefore us, via pollution resource usage.

"Individuals should take into account the benefits and risks of their diet,
and ensure they have adequate levels of calcium and protein and also
maintain a healthy BMI, that is, neither under nor overweight."

Bingo.

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Dr Tong added: "Fractures in adulthood and older ages are a common
occurrence which pose a significant burden to health systems worldwide.

Bingo.

"Previous epidemiological studies have shown that vegetarians had lower
bone mineral density than non-vegetarians, but the associations of
vegetarian diets with fracture risks are unclear.

Doh!

"Potential risk differences are plausible however,owing to differences in
several dietary factors, such as the substantially lower intakes of calcium
in vegans,

So, vegans not on a balanced diet ... like anyone not on a balanced
diet ...

lower intakes of dietary protein in both vegetarians and vegans,
and the lower BMI of non-meat eaters."

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle...racture-risk/?

https://veganhealth.org/calcium-part-2/

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/2...rengthen-bones

And hey, keep sucking up the marketing ...

https://youtu.be/FM95_k9onEc

https://thebeet.com/uk-government-un...-alternatives/

Cheers, T i m