Vegan Diets Tied to Higher Bone Fracture Risk

Vegan Diets Tied to Higher Bone Fracture Risk

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Vegans face a 43% higher risk for bone fractures than meat eaters, a large British study warns. The researchers also identified a notably higher risk for hip fractures among those who eat fish but no meat (pescatarians), and among vegetarians who swear off both meat and fish, but do consume dairy and/or eggs.