Stroke risk higher for vegetarians and vegans

Fish eaters and vegetarians have lower rates of ischaemic heart disease than meat eaters, although vegetarians have higher rates of haemorrhagic and total stroke, a BMJ study suggests. The researchers suggest this may reflect low blood levels of total cholesterol or a low intake of certain vitamins. In recent years, more and more people have been turning to vegetarian and vegan diets, which is partly due to the perceived health benefits, as well as concerns about the environment and animal welfare. But the full extent of the potential health benefits and hazards of these diets is not well understood. Previous