Vegan Diet Supports Healthy Bones

A new cross-sectional study has found that there was no significant difference in bone mineral density measured in vegans, lacto-ovo-vegetarians, or omnivores.¹ Vitamin D levels did not differ significantly between groups, and vegans had calcium levels within the normal range. Previous research has found that people who eat more healthful plant-based foods have a lower risk of osteoporosis.²