Vegetarianism may not be as useful as previously thought, British scientists said.

Scientists from Oxford University conducted a study in which more than a hundred patients aged 16 to 87 years. Observation of the participants was conducted for six months. Participants in the experiment needed to eat plant products, as reported by the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years Pannochka. Net According to scientists, the biggest changes were observed in the age group 61-87 years. Here, the main studies were conducted, according to which the following were noted: a decrease in brain activity, memory impairment, in addition, on the tomograms, there were recorded decreases in the mass and volumes of the brain.

According to experts, the absence in the diet of products such as meat (especially the liver), milk and fish leads to a shortage in the body of some extremely important substances and vitamins. One of the most serious shortcomings researchers have called the lack of vitamin B12 of animal origin. Lack of this vitamin leads to anemia and damage to the cells of the central nervous system.

British specialists note that they have observed some patients for 5 years and quite accurately note that the rejection of animal food adversely affects brain work, and in the most extreme cases leads to a serious impairment of brain functions. Another side effect was also revealed, provoked by a decrease in the mass of the brain, which leads to a disruption of metabolism in the body and an increase in the body mass index by 7-13%, experts said..

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