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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/03/29/long-term-vegetarian-diet-changes-human-dna-raising-risk-of-canc/

> Long term vegetarian diet changes human DNA raising risk of cancer and heart disease

Long term vegetarianism can lead to genetic mutations which raise the risk of heart disease and cancer, scientists have found.

Populations who have had a primarily vegetarian diet for generations were found to be far more likely to carry DNA which makes them susceptible to inflammation.

Scientists in the US believe that the mutation occured to make it easier for vegetarians to absorb essential fatty acids from plants.

But it has the knock-on effect of boosting the production of arachidonic acid, which is linked to inflammatory disease and cancer. When coupled with a diet high in vegetable oils - such as sunflower oil - the mutated gene quickly turns fatty acids into dangerous arachidonic acid.

The finding may help explain previous research which found vegetarian populations are nearly 40 per cent more likely to suffer colorectal cancer than meat eaters, a finding that has puzzled doctors because eating red meat is known to raise the risk.

> IMO any extreme diet that limits you to only one type of food is going to have some bad side effects

I always make sure that my fruits and veggies are all 100% Monsanto Certified Organic.

I choose Monsanto because I love my children.

>>9563116

> Triggered little monsanto shill is obvious

lol

>>9476317
>In contrast, protein from PLANT sources comes packaged with polyunsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats, fiber, & thousands of additional health-promoting phytonutrients including vitamins, polyphenols, & other antioxidants.


And don't forget Kids!

Eat 12 to 15 servings of fresh, delicious Monsanto Certified(tm) organic products from your local Whole Foods today!

Hello all Patriotic Americans!

Just here to remind you to eat 18 servings of healthy, delicious, mouth watering veggies every day!