A person’s genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

Large study found three genes strongly linked to vegetarianism.

From Impossible Burger to “Meatless Mondays,” going meat-free is certainly in vogue. But a person’s genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

The findings open the door to further studies that could have important implications regarding dietary recommendations and the production of meat substitutes.

  • JustAManOnAToilet@lemmy.world
    1027·
    9 months ago

    So the disease took hold later in life? That’s tragic. Thank you for bravely sharing your story. I’m going to go eat a veal cutlet in your honor. Tomorrow morning I’ll eat a piece of bacon for each downvote I’ve gotten. I’m doing my part to fight this thing.