(CNN) On the ever-growing list of pros and cons of plant-based diets, the higher risk of bone fractures has been reinforced on the list of possible drawbacks. Vegans and vegetarians may be at greater risk for bone fracturesthan meat eaters, according to a large, longitudinal study published Sunday in the journal BMC Medicine. In comparison to meat eaters, vegans with lower calcium and protein intakes on average had a 43% higher risk of fractures anywhere and in the hips, legs and vertebrae. Vegetarians and pescatarians had a higher risk of hip fractures than meat eaters, but the risk was partly reduced when the researchers considered body mass index and sufficient consumption of calcium and protein. However, the risk was still higher for vegans with those factors taken into account.

Source: CNN November 23, 2020 01:07 UTC