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Effect of a Vegan Diet on Traditional CVD Risk Factors.
| Risk Factor | Baseline | After 22 Weeks of Vegan Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Body weight (kg) | 97 | 91.1 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 33.9 | 31.8 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 123.8 | 120 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 77.9 | 72.8 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 187 | 159.3 |
| LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) | 104.4 | 88 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 148.1 | 119.7 |
Adapted from ref. 16.
