The purpose of this review is to examine the current literature regarding calcium and Vitamin D deficiencies in vegan diets and the possible relationship to low bone mineral density and incidence for fracture. Prominent databases were searched for original research publications providing data capable of answering these questions: (i) Do vegans have lower-than-recommended levels of calcium/Vitam...

Recent studies confirm that dietary methionine restriction increases both mean and maximal lifespan in rats and mice, achieving "aging retardant" effects very similar to those of caloric restriction, including a suppression of mitochondrial superoxide generation. Although voluntary caloric restriction is never likely to gain much popularity as a pro-longevity strategy for humans, it may be more...

The growing public interest in vegan products due to their association with health creates a need for new nutritious that could cover nutritional deficiencies the diet. This study aimed evaluate potential of amaranth pasta and blends buckwheat or oat flour diet provide limiting nutrients. Different types were developed current study—pasta from flour, samples partly substituted flour. energetic ...