Vegetarian Vs Seventh Day Adventists

The benefits of a vegetarian diet are most evident among Seventh-Day Adventists. A systematic review and meta-analysis was done that compared vegetarian diet, Seventh Day Adventists and the risk of cardiovascular mortality. Eight studies combined equated to 183,321 participants. The 3 Adventist cohorts revealed significant relations between vegetarian diet and reduced all-cause mortality, whereas the non-Adventist studies failed to show any reduction in mortality in vegetarians. Likewise when observing the association between vegetarians and ‘Ischaemic heart disease or cardiac adverse events’ Adventists showed a significantly lower risk versus the non-Adventist who’s risk did not change. Interestingly, all SDA studies demonstrated significant …show more content…
Three hundred forty-two adults were recruited at a vegan festival. One hundred forty-four vegetarians and 65 omnivores were selected. Despite the large difference between groups it showed a significance in anxiety and stress scores lower than omnivores.1 In addition, the intake of red meat and processed foods can lead to poor mental health; one may ingest industrial carcinogens in an omnivorous diet. Arachidonic acid, trans-fats and mercury that may also affects mental status and temperaments. Negative temperaments are associated with more animal food intake. Individuals consuming an omnivorous diet were found to exercise less and consume 5 times less fruits and vegetable daily than vegans. Therefore, there is a higher occurrence of atherosclerosis and CHD in omnivores than vegans because they have low plasma concentrations of antioxidants. Antioxidants consumed in the diet are, by enlarge, from fruits and vegetables, and they function by reducing the amount of oxidized low-density lipoprotein available to be incorporated into lesions resulting in atherosclerosis. Not consuming enough fruits and vegetables equates to less antioxidant bioavailability for the body to …show more content…
Soluble fiber helps lower total LDL cholesterol levels by lessening the amount of absorption of cholesterol into circulation. Soy isoflavones aid in reducing LDL cholesterol levels and in reducing the susceptibility of LDL to oxidation. Other plant-based foods that can reduce cholesterol absorption and lower LDL cholesterol levels which, are a risk for atherosclerosis and CVDs. One large cohort study reported the incidences of CHD disease in vegans to be 24% lower, vegetarians 57% lower and higher in