In the new episode of the IMV Podcast, we discussed whether vegans are really healthier and live longer. After the previous episode of the IMV Podcast about the carnivore diet, this time we decided to analyze in detail the topic of a plant-based diet, which is at the opposite end of the spectrum of nutritional styles. In the introduction, we defined a plant-based diet and the individual differences between vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians. Subsequently, we discussed in detail the question of whether vegans are healthier and live longer, as is often presented on social networks. We therefore explained the issue of epidemiological studies and healthy user bias and analyzed the most famous studies, such as the American Adventist Health Study, the British The Health Food Shoppers Study, The Oxford Vegetarians Study and the so-called China study and many others. We also discussed the health risks of eating red meat and the difference between lean meat and processed meat products such as sausages. In the next part of the podcast, we focused on the most famous anecdotal evidence, which is spread by millions of uncritical supporters of the vegan ideology all over the world, including, for example, the well-known performer Moby. These claims tell us, in pictures of muscular bulls and horses, that all the strongest animals in the world are vegans, or that higher primates like our closest relatives are also vegans. How is it really? In the last part, we discussed the suitability of using vegan and vegetarian diets for risk groups of the population, such as pregnant and lactating women, children and seniors, and subsequently also the effect of a plant-based diet on sports performance. At the end of the episode, we traditionally devoted space to your questions in the Q&A section, where this time we answered questions about whether the keto diet has a positive effect on freediving, and how to recognize industrially processed food. You can find the episode on our YouTube channel and on all podcast platforms. If you liked today's episode and want to support our work, buy on the Mixit.cz website with the discount code IMV, like the video, write comments and share our podcast on social networks! Thank you to exclusive IMV Podcast partner MIXIT for supporting science-based nutrition and healthy lifestyle information! Discount code: IMV https://www.mixit.cz We will also be happy if you take part in our certified full-day courses in Prague and Brno or our live online webinars. You can find their complete list, more detailed information and registration on our website imv.cz in the events section. ___________________________________ SOURCES AND STUDIES Vegan myths: https://www.institutmodernivyzivy.cz/... CHINA study debunking: https://chriskresser.com/china-study-... Vegetarianism in pregnant women and children: COFNAS, Nathan. Is vegetarianism healthy for children? Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2019, 59.13: 2052-2060. German Society for Nutrition: https://www.ernaehrungs-umschau.de/fi... Micronutrient deficiency: PENNEY, Debra S.; MILLER, Kathleen G. Nutritional counseling for vegetarians during pregnancy and lactation. Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 2008, 53.1: 37-44. ZAMBRANO, E., et al. Sex differences in transgenerational alterations of growth and metabolism in progeny (F2) of female offspring (F1) of rats fed a low protein diet during pregnancy and lactation. The Journal of physiology, 2005, 566.1: 225-236. SCHOLL, Theresa O., et al. Low zinc intake during pregnancy: its association with preterm and very preterm delivery. American journal of epidemiology, 1993, 137.10: 1115-1124. Vegan diet for children (PROVEG): https://proveg.com/cz/wp-content/uplo... ___________________________________ ► INSTITUTE OF MODERN NUTRITION ● / modernivyziva ● / institutmodernivyzivy ► IMV CONSULTATION ●https://www.institutmodernivyzivy.cz /... ► IMV E-BOOKS ●https://www.institutmodernivyzivy.cz/... ► IMV CONFERENCE RECORDS ●https://www.institutmodernivyzivy.cz/... ► IMV EVENTS/WEBINAR ●https:/ /www.institutmodernivyzivy.cz/... ► IMV BOOK ●https://www.institutmodernivyzivy.cz/... ► LUKÁŠ ROUBÍK ● / lukasroubik ● / lukasroubik ► MILOSLAV ŠINDELÁŘ ● / milosval1 ● / milosval ___________________________________ Chapters in the video: 0:00 Introduction 0:38 Reasons why we are solving this? Challenge and invitation to the discussion! 5:35 Disclaimer 6:56 Plant-based diet, definition 8:36 Benefits of a plant-based diet 10:56 Possible disadvantages 13:50 Individual dietary trends 21:03 Do vegetarians live longer? 29:28 China study 31:43 Is meat consumption risky? 39:37 Vegan nutrition myths 51:30 The question of using a plant-based diet, risks in vulnerable populations 1:12:00 Plant-based diet and sport 1:17:57 Summary and conclusion 1:21:00 Q&A 1:38:22 Conclusion and discount code MIXIT