Vegan diet and chronic disease: A brief report

With the growth of social media, veganism is becoming more visible and more popular. A vegan diet has gained recognition as a healthy and potentially therapeutic dietary choice. Optimum nutrition is fundamental for the management and prevention of chronic disease. Chronic diseases include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, overweight and obesity. Research suggests that a well-planned vegetarian/ vegan diet is adequate for all stages of the life cycle, including childhood and adolescence. Plant-based diets have been associated with significant improvement in emotional well-being, physical well-being, quality of life, and general health.5 This brief report aims to investigate the effects of a vegan diet in various chronic diseases.