Vegetarian womenare more likely to suffer hip fractures later in life, a new study finds.
This study found that vegetarian women had a one-third (33%) increased risk of hip fracture compared to meat-eating women.
Researchers believe this may be becausevegetarians"often have lower intakes of nutrients associated with bone and muscle health." said.
A large study published in the journal BMC Medicineincluded 26,000 women in the UK aged 35 to her 69 who were vegetarian, We assessed the risk of hip fracture in pescatarians. , occasional meat eaters compared to women who eat meat regularly.
Experts from the University of Leeds evaluated data from the UK Women's Cohort Study, which follows groups of women over time to assess associations between diet and health.
More than one-quarter of her in the group (28%) are vegetarian and 1% are vegan.
Over a 20-year period, researchers found that there were 822 hip fractures among women, and that only vegetarians had an increased risk of hip fractures.
"Our study highlights potential concerns about the risk of hip fractures in vegetarian women," said lead author James Webster.
"However, This is not to warn people to stop eating vegetarian, as with any diet, it is important to understand your individual situation and the nutrients you need for a balanced and healthy lifestyle."
He added: These types of nutrients are found more in meat and other animal products than in plants, including protein, calcium, and other micronutrients.
"Low intakes of these nutrients can lead to decreased bone density and muscle mass and increased risk of hip fractures."
Co-author Janet Professor Cade added:
"Plant-based diets are associated with poorer bone health, but the evidence for an association with hip fracture risk is lacking. It's an important step in understanding the potential risks that we can pose in the long term and what we can do to mitigate those risks."
Additional report by PA.
