Supplements for vegans: What to know

A vegan diet can have many health benefits, but vegans may also need to take some supplements to ensure that they get all the required nutrients.

Plant-based or vegan diet may be best for keeping type 2 diabetes in check

A predominantly plant-based or vegan diet may be best for keeping type 2 diabetes in check, not least because of its potential impact on mood, suggests a systematic review of the available evidence.

Going vegan could prevent type 2 diabetes

Researchers have found that adopting a vegan diet has the potential to prevent type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight or obese.

Experts warn parents of the risks of getting vegan diets wrong in young children

Experts at the 50th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) are warning that young children who follow a vegan diet without medical…

Plant-based diet may reduce obese children’s risk of heart disease

Obese children who begin a low-fat, plant-based vegan diet may lower their risk of heart disease through improvements in their weight, blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol levels, insulin sensitivity, and high-sensitivity C-reactive, according to new research.

Vegan diet best for weight loss even with carbohydrate consumption, study finds

People shed more weight on an entirely plant based diet, even if carbohydrates are also included, a study has concluded. Other benefits of eating a vegan diet include decreased levels of saturated and unsaturated fat, lower BMIs, and improved macro nutrients.

Vegan Diet Makes Bill Clinton "Feel Good", "Have More Energy"

Twenty years ago US President Bill Clinton’s diet featured a high amount of hamburgers and doughnuts, now two heart procedures later, and following a gradual conversion from meat-based to plant-based foods, he says his vegan diet makes him feel good and have more energy…