TABLE 3.
Meta-analysis summary of observational studies comparing CRP, thrombocytes, fibrinogen, and leukocytes between vegetarian-based and non-vegetarian-based dietary patterns1
| Outcome | Number of analyses | Number of vegetarian participants | Number of control participants | Effect Estimate (95% CI) | P value | Inconsistency (I2) | GRADE quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRP, mg/L | 18 | 1844 | 4736 | −0.61 (−0.91, −0.32) | 0.001 | 100% | Very low |
| Thrombocytes, × 109/L | 7 | 663 | 507 | 8.24 (−3.35, 19.82) | 0.16 | 35% | Very low |
| Fibrinogen, g/L | 3 | 112 | 96 | −0.22 (−0.41, −0.04) | 0.02 | 17% | Very low |
| Leukocytes, 103/μL | 11 | 944 | 970 | −0.62 (−1.13, −0.10) | 0.02 | 96% | Very low |
1CRP, C-reactive protein.