CLINICAL TRIAL | CONFERENCE ABSTRACT

The Effects of a Vegan Vs. Non-Vegan Diet in Healthy Women: Differences in Anthropometry, Epigenetic Methylation, and Skin Attributes

The study aimed to determine the effect of a vegan diet on anthropometry, epigenetic methylation and skin attributes, in women following a vegan diet relative to non-vegan women.

Intervention: Observational comparison of women following a vegan diet (n = 33) versus non-vegan diet (n = 32) for ≥1 year (self-reported); no dietary intervention was administered.

Study Duration: Observational study ≥1 year

Eligibility Criteria:

Healthy women aged 20 - 50 years (n = 65).
Self-reported following a vegan or non-vegan diet for at least one year prior. Vegan participants were plant-based and consumed no animal products (< 1x/month). Non-vegan participants regularly consumed animal products (5-7 x/week).
The cohort was comprised of vegan (n = 33) and non-vegan (n = 32) women. Study participants were age-matched and controlled for menopausal state, smoking, sun exposure, Fitzpatrick skin type and limited supplement use.

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Vegan participants exhibited measures consistent with healthier metabolic outcomes: this included reduced BMI (P < 0.05 relative to non-vegans) and lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure (P < 0.05 for both relative to non-vegans).

Answers From Questionnaire	Vegans	Non-Vegans	Frequency	p-value
Vegetables & Fruits	78%	34%	Once or more/day	p=0.0006
Legumes & Grains	61%	28%	4-6x/day	p=0.0004
Sweets (Desserts, Soft Drinks, or >5 Cookies)	24%	53%	4-6x/day	p=0.0416

Conclusions

This trial identified healthier metabolic outcomes and improved skin attributes in women following a vegan diet when compared to age-matched non-vegan women. These findings suggest a vital role of a healthy diet for the maintenance of youthful looking skin.

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