July 29th 2024.
There's some unfortunate news for all the bacon lovers out there - a recent study from the US suggests that taking a break from your favorite meat and going vegan for a while could actually make you biologically younger. The researchers behind this study gathered 21 pairs of adult identical twins and divided them into two groups. One twin from each pair was put on a vegan diet for eight weeks, while the other continued with their usual omnivorous diet.
For those on the omnivorous diet, their daily intake consisted of 170 to 225 grams of meat, one egg, and one and a half servings of dairy. Meanwhile, the vegan group focused on a plant-based diet and eliminated all animal products from their meals. The researchers then collected blood samples from all the participants at the beginning, week four, and week eight of the study to analyze the impact of the diet on their DNA and gene activation.
At the end of the eight weeks, the researchers noticed a significant decrease in the biological age of the vegan group, as measured by epigenetic ageing clocks. On the other hand, there was no change in the biological age of the omnivorous group. Additionally, the vegan group also showed improvements in the age of their heart, hormone, liver, and inflammatory and metabolic systems.
However, the researchers noted that it was unclear how much of these changes could be attributed solely to the vegan diet. It's also worth mentioning that the vegan group lost an average of two kilograms more than the omnivorous group, which could have also played a role in the observed bodily changes.
The authors of the study mentioned that further research is needed to fully understand the relationship between dietary composition, weight, and ageing. They also emphasized the importance of studying the long-term effects of vegan diets. This study was published in the journal BMC Medicine and provides valuable insights into the potential benefits of a plant-based diet for our overall health and well-being.
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