A new study suggests that vegetarian women are at increased risk of hip fractures later in life.
Vegetarian diets "often have lower intakes of nutrients associated with bone and muscle health," according to researchers.were found to have a 33% increased risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat eaters, 6} .
people aged 35 to 69 across the UK. The study, which included more than 26,000 women aged up to 25 years, compared the risk of hip fractures in vegetarians, pescatarians (those who eat fish but no meat), and occasional meat eaters to those in the normal population. evaluated in comparison. meat eaters.
Experts at the University of Leeds found that only vegetarian women had a higher risk of hip fractures compared to women who ate meat on a regular basis.
The data are drawn from a UK women's cohort study that follows women over time to assess risks between diet and health.
28% of her in the women's group are vegetarian and 1% are vegan.
James Webster, lead author of the study and researcher at Leeds' School of Food Science and Nutrition, said:
“However, I am not admonishing people to abandon a vegetarian diet.
Added: 'Vegetarian diets often lack nutrients associated with bone and muscle health. These types of nutrients, such as protein, calcium, and other micronutrients, are more abundant in meat and other animal foods than inplants.
"Low intakes of these nutrients can lead to decreased bone density and muscle mass and increased risk of hip fractures."
One Professor Janet Cade added: “Hip fractures are a global health problem with high economic costs that cause loss of independence, reduce quality of life and increase the risk of other health problems.
”Plant-based Diet is associated with poor bone health, but evidence for an association with hip fracture risk is lacking.
It's an important step in understanding the potential risks it can pose and what you can do to mitigate those risks."
Researcher said further study should be evaluated to see if similar results are seen in
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