Vegan Buddhist Nuns Have Same Bone Density As Non-vegetarians

Friday, April 17, 2009 - 10:09 in Health & Medicine

A study comparing the bone health of 105 post-menopausal vegan Buddhist nuns and 105 non-vegetarian women, matched in every other physical respect, has produced a surprising result. Their bone density was identical.

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