Health Status of Female and Male Vegetarian and Vegan Endurance Runners Compared to Omnivores-Results from the NURMI Study (Step 2).
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to compare the health status of omnivorous endurance runners (OR) with vegetarian (VER) and vegan endurance runners (VGR).
Results Summary
The study found significant differences in health-related indicators and behaviors among OR, VER, and VGR, but specific outcomes for omnivorous diets were not detailed in the abstract.
Population
245 female and male recreational endurance runners (109 OR, 45 VER, 91 VGR).
Effective Dosage
Not available
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vegetarian diet | neutral | health status | vegetarian endurance runners | - | investigate the health status | #1 |
vegan diet | neutral | health status | vegan endurance runners | - | investigate the health status | #2 |
vegetarian diet | neutral | health status | vegetarian endurance runners vs omnivorous endurance runners | - | compare health status | #3 |
vegan diet | neutral | health status | vegan endurance runners vs omnivorous endurance runners | - | compare health status | #4 |
Health effects of vegetarian and vegan diets are well known. However, data is sparse in terms of their appropriateness for the special nutritional demands of endurance runners. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the health status of vegetarian (VER) and vegan endurance runners (VGR) and compare it to omnivorous endurance runners (OR). A total of 245 female and male recreational runners completed an online survey. Health status was assessed by measuring health-related indicators (body weight, mental health, chronic diseases, and hypersensitivity reactions, medication intake) and health-related behavior (smoking habits, supplement intake, food choice, healthcare utilization). Data analysis was performed by using non-parametric ANOVA and MANOVA. There were 109 OR, 45 VER and 91 VGR. Significant differences (