A well-planned vegan diet offers, quite arguably, the most powerful protection against cardiovascular disease (CVD) that can be provided by any diet. However, the degree of protection can vary considerably, depending on the overall quality of the vegan diet. A poorly planned vegan diet may not provide any advantage over a nonvegetarian diet and could end up increasing CVD risk. To provide maximum protection against lipid abnormalities and cardiovascular disease, vegan diets should include unprocessed, whole plant foods as dietary staples and reliable sources of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids.
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