Long-Term Vegetarianism in Women Leads to Faster Aging
Many women who follow a strict vegetarian diet are more prone to obesity, high blood pressure, and premature aging. A recent study in Taiwan reveals that this is because they have developed "Metabolic Syndrome." "Metabolic Syndrome" refers to a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It is generally diagnosed when an individual has three or more of the following five risk factors: abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and high fasting blood glucose. These symptoms are also precursors to cardiovascular diseases.
Research indicates that long-term vegetarianism in women can disrupt the balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the body, leading to indigestion, memory loss, a weakened immune system, and endocrine and metabolic dysfunction. It can also easily trigger anemia and tumors. Furthermore, a long-term vegetarian diet can reduce stomach acid and digestive enzymes, dull the sense of taste, and cause loss of appetite. Peroxides formed from unsaturated fatty acids in dietary vegetable oils bind with human proteins to form lipofuscin, which deposits in organs and accelerates the aging process in women.