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- Significant scientific consensus suggests that a plant-predominant diet offers numerous health benefits, primarily due to the inclusion of whole plant foods rather than the exclusion of animal products.
- Both vegan and non-vegan diets can promote health and fitness if they include essential nutrients, while minimizing certain other food types for optimal results.
- Regardless of dietary preference, maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, and a balanced intake of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and unprocessed foods remain crucial for athletic performance.
- Plant proteins can provide all essential amino acids, but require careful dietary planning especially in a vegan diet.
- No evidence supports that plant protein is superior to animal protein in muscle mass retention or gain; both are effective if consumed properly.
- High-fat meals, irrespective of being from plant or animal sources, can impair endothelial function temporarily.
- While heme iron from meat is well-absorbed and essential, it should be consumed in moderation to avoid cardiovascular risks and some cancers; vegans should monitor and supplement iron as necessary to avoid deficiencies.
- The microbiome and TMAO responses vary greatly among individuals, making specific dietary recommendations difficult in their current state of research.
- Four main cancer types - prostate, breast, colorectal, show no definitive links with plant or animal protein source but are associated with factors like alcohol consumption, body fatness, and dietary habits.
- A diet rich in plants and moderate in lean animal proteins can provide similar health benefits to a strict vegan diet.
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