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PTH blood levels and prevalence of hyperparathyroidism in vegans, lacto-ovo-vegetarians, and omnivores.
| Vegans ME (25%; 75% percentiles) | Lacto-ovo-vegetarians ME (25%; 75% percentiles) | Omnivores ME (25%; 75% percentiles) | Normal PTH range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTH blood levels, pg/ml | 47.2 (42.1; 59.5)1,2 | 37.6 (35.0; 49.8)2 | 39.2 (37.6; 41.3) | 11–67 |
| Prevalence of hyperparathyroidism | 8% | 5% | 5% | - |
1vs. omnivores, p < 0.001. 2normal distribution (M ± SD): vegans 50.6 ± 20.0; lacto-ovo-vegetarians 43.2 ± 16.2.
