doi: 10.3390/plants11081085 18 BeckerL
This is likely an important, if not necessary, fundamental change in how we feed ourselves, but it is recognized that this could increase the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency because the vitamin is not found in plant-based foods (106, 107)
Improves functions of immune cells and fights infections
Some of the most common include rheumatoid arthritis (attacking joint tissues), Hashimotos thyroiditis (affecting thyroid function), multiple sclerosis (targeting nerve myelin), psoriasis (affecting skin cells), inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohns and ulcerative colitis (involving digestive tract tissues), lupus (potentially affecting multiple organs), and type 1 diabetes (targeting insulin-producing pancreatic cells)
Eggs, Greek yogurt, fish, chicken, legumes (yes, they count for both fiber AND protein
"We would need additional studies to determine the potential mechanism, whether through weight loss or some other means," Patell said in an ASH meeting news release