Evidence supporting a vegan diet

More than enough reasons for you to go vegan, and this isn't even counting the environmental and public health factors: This is all standard practice in animal agriculture:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ezsninccM0

More information:
http://www.peacefulprairie.org/PPS-Lit/Farming_Screen.pdf
https://www.thedodo.com/just-because-its-a-small-farm--489403769.html

Study: Cattle regain consciousness after being stunned, wake up to being skinned and dismembered in slaughterhouses
"...the best slaughter plants under the best conditions average 97% to 98% successful stuns. “Successful” does not mean that these stuns were irreversible or that the animal was killed. The animals were rendered insensible between stunning and death through exsanguination (stun-stick interval). In one study conducted in a controlled slaughterhouse environment, approximately 1.2% of bulls and cull cows returned to sensibility after captive bolt stunning, prior to being hoisted onto the rail. According to another study conducted in abattoirs in the UK, 6.6% of 1284 steers and heifers were stunned poorly; 1.7% of 628 cull cows were stunned poorly; but young bulls appeared to be particularly hard to stun correctly and 53.1% of 32 bulls in the study were stunned poorly.
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Given the large numbers of animals that may have to be destroyed, even a low percentage of ineffective kills that lead to animals returning to sensibility is unacceptable from an animal welfare standpoint and undesirable in the context of efficient disease control operations; moreover, the sight of severely wounded animals regaining sensibility, showing coordinated movement, and even attempting to get up would be distressing for onlookers and for personnel who have to restun and kill such animals."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1852607/

What's wrong with "humanely raised animal products"? Here's one example...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0if_wWDeig

Undercover Investigations
Just a few.

Christensen Farms
http://youtu.be/T83ewTeF5wY

Bettencourt Dairies
http://youtu.be/lN_YcWOuVqk

Central Valley Meat Company
http://youtu.be/ZRS-kzgoRq0

Tyson/Wyoming Premium Farms
http://youtu.be/bNY4Fjsdft4

Willet Dairy
http://youtu.be/6RNFFRGz1Qs

Sparboe Farms
http://youtu.be/r6E8H3C1CrU

Smithfield
http://youtu.be/L_vqIGTKuQE

Hy-line Hatchery
http://youtu.be/JJ--faib7to

Norco Ranch
http://youtu.be/Bd_pCS9N5Vg

Conklin Dairy Farms
http://youtu.be/gYTkM1OHFQg

Cal-Cruz Hatcheries
http://youtu.be/ukWtsY04cAc

Butterball
http://youtu.be/PRxNj3bbqyc

Cactus Acres
www.gotmisery.com/

Costco Eggs
https://youtu.be/ZeabWClSZfI
www.mfablog.org/cruelty-in-costcos-egg-supply-cracked-wide
The shocking hidden-camera video shows:

Birds cramped so tightly in cages they can’t even fully spread their wings for their entire lives
Dead, decaying corpses left to rot in cages with hens still laying eggs for human consumption
Chickens painfully caught in feeders and cage wire, suffering without proper veterinary care
Hens with severe injuries, growths, and bloody wounds, and dead birds littering the facility’s floors

And here are bunch more undercover investigations by Mercy For Animals:
www.mercyforanimals.org/investigations

Here's another good video about veganism in general:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UROxRLbVils

Here are some Pinterest boards that make it ridiculously easy to go vegan (includes delicious recipes, vegan bath and beauty products, and foods you wouldn't expect to be vegan, but are):
http://www.pinterest.com/vfortheanimals/

Why do some vegans go vegan for health? Many reasons. Here are just some:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfsT-qYeqGM
Celebrated Cornell University professor T. Colin Campbell Phd, presents the overwhelming evidence showing that animal protein is one of the most potent carcinogens people are exposed to.

TMAO: A Toxic Substance Formed When You Eat Meat Can Make You... Dead Meat
http://www.forksoverknives.com/tmao-a-toxic-substance-formed-when-you-eat-meat-can-make-you-dead-meat/

Meat, dairy may be as detrimental to your health as smoking cigarettes, study says
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/meat-dairy-may-be-as-detrimental-to-your-health-as-smoking-cigarettes/

Animal Protein and the Cancer Promoter IGF-1
http://nutritionfacts.org/2013/02/14/animal-protein-and-igf-1/

Vegan Blood Fights Cancer 8x Better
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/developing-an-ex-vivo-cancer-proliferation-bioassay/

Vegan diet in physiological health promotion. [Acta Physiol Hung. 1999] - PubMed - NCBI
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10943644

Due to measured levels of dioxin that exceed safety standards, the National Academy of Science has for years recommended that people avoid eating a diet rich in animal fats.
http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/hurtful-food-my-reaction-to-looking-at-an-oily-cheese-pizza.html

Change in quality of life and immune markers after a stay at a raw vegan institute: a pilot study
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2486444/

The role of diet and physical activity in breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer survivorship: a review of the literature
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3251953/

Interindividual differences in response to plant-based diets: implications for cancer risk
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2677005/

Effects of a long-term vegetarian diet on biomarkers of antioxidant status and cardiovascular disease risk. [Nutrition. 2004] - PubMed - NCBI
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15474873

Vegetarian diets and the incidence of cancer in a low-risk population. [Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2013] - PubMed - NCBI
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23169929

Meat Consumption and Cancer Risk
http://www.cancerproject.org/survival/cancer_facts/meat.php

Red meat and colon cancer
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21558046

Study finds unsafe mercury levels in 84 percent of all fish
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57563739/study-finds-unsafe-mercury-levels-in-84-percent-of-all-fish/

Study Points to New Culprit in Heart Disease
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/08/health/study-points-to-new-culprit-in-heart-disease.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

"Neu5Gc elicits an immune reaction that might contribute to a whole spectrum of human-specific diseases"
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/3346666/Mystery-of-the-meat-eaters-molecule.html

Restriction of meat, fish, and poultry in omnivores improves mood: a pilot randomized controlled trial
http://www.nutritionj.com/content/11/1/9/abstract

Harvard School of Public Health » milk is NOT the best source of calcium
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/calcium-and-milk/

Eating less meat and dairy may help reduce osteoporosis risk, Cornell studies show.
http://news.cornell.edu/stories/1996/11/eating-less-meat-may-help-reduce-osteoporosis-risk

Milk--the promoter of chronic Western diseases
PMID: 19232475
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19232475

Dairy product, saturated fatty acid, and calcium intake and prostate cancer (PMID: 18398033)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18398033…

Acne, dairy and cancer (PMID: 20046583)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18398033?itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum&ordinalpos=2

Hormones in milk can be dangerous By Corydon Ireland
http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/2006/12.07/11-dairy.html

Milk consumption: aggravating factor of acne and promoter of chronic diseases of Western societies
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19243483

Milk Consumption and Prostate Cancer
http://pcrm.org/health/health-topics/milk-consumption-and-prostate-cancer

Dairy Linked to Acne Development
http://www.pcrm.org/…/medN…/dairy-linked-to-acne-development

Understanding the Problems with Dairy Products
http://www.pcrm.org/health/medNews/dairy-linked-to-acne-development
1. Osteoporosis 2. Cardiovascular Disease 3. Cancer 4. Diabetes 5. Lactose Intolerance 6. Vitamin D Toxicity 7. Contaminants 8. Health Concerns of Infants and Children

Nutrient Density of Animal and Plant Foods:
http://www.drfuhrman.com/library/article17.aspx

Nutritional Update for Physicians: Plant-Based Diets (a summary)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3662288/

Facts and principles learned at the 39th Annual Williamsburg Conference on Heart Disease
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3603726/
"There are in Roberts’ opinion 4 facts supporting the contention that atherosclerosis is a cholesterol problem: 1) Atherosclerosis is easily produced experimentally in herbivores (monkeys, rabbits) by giving them diets containing large quantities of cholesterol (egg yolks) or saturated fat (animal fat). Indeed, atherosclerosis is one of the easiest diseases to produce experimentally, but the recipient must be an herbivore. It is not possible to produce atherosclerosis in carnivores (tigers, lions, dogs, etc.). In contrast, it is not possible to produce atherosclerosis simply by raising a rabbit's blood pressure or blowing cigarette smoke in its face for an entire lifetime. 2) Atherosclerotic plaques contain cholesterol. 3) Societies with high average cholesterol levels have higher event rates (heart attacks, etc.) than societies with much lower average cholesterol levels. 4) When serum cholesterol levels (especially the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [LDL-C] level) are lowered (most readily, of course, by statin drugs), atherosclerotic events fall accordingly and the lower the level, the fewer the events (“less is more”). Although most humans consider themselves carnivores or at least omnivores, basically we humans have characteristics of herbivores (Table (Table11)."

Health effects of vegan diets: ajcn.nutrition.org/content/89/5/1627S.full

Vegetarians have lower levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol than omnivores: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17364116

Vegetarian diet may promote allergy protection: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21048771

Positions of American, Canadian, Australian Dietetic Associations on vegetarian diets: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12778049, http://www.veganaustralia.org.au/government_recognises_vegan_diet_as_viable_option_for_all_australians, http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-A-Z/Vegetarian-Diets/Eating-Guidelines-for-Vegans.aspx

Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables promotes cardiovascular health and longevity:
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2011/05/18/ajcn.110.009340.abstract

Vegetarians have significantly lower heart disease mortality and cancer incidence: www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/337301

A high-carb low-fat (vegan) diet can reduce total and LDL cholesterol and lead to modest weight
reduction: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9805219

Increased saturated fat can increase total cholesterol, in favor of LDL (bad) more than HDL (good) cholesterol: http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-truth-about-fats-bad-and-good

Vegetarians live longer than omnivores, even when controlling for other health factors: http://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/health/go-vegetarian-live-longer-20140717

Increased consumption of animal products may lead to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24037034

High intake of fruits and vegetables associated with reduced risk of breast cancer:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22706630

Frequent consumption of nuts may protect against risk of cardiovascular disease:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1627021

Increasing legume intake can protect against coronary heart disease:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11718588

Increasing dietary folate can protect against stroke and heart disease:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11988588

Increasing dietary fibre can protect against heart and cardiovascular disease: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12963562, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11755286

Low intake of dietary cholesterol can prevent heart disease: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3052353, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16596800

Higher intake of fruit and vegetables lowers risk of cardiovascular disease:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11010932

Diets that are rich in plant-based foods promote longevity: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12514290

Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables can protect against cerebrovascular diseases:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19646291

Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables leads to modest reduction in development of major
chronic diseases: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15523086

Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables protects against heart disease:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11412050

Vegetarians have lower risk of ischemic heart disease: ajcn.nutrition.org/content/97/3/597.full.pdf

Vegans and vegetarians have lower blood pressure and prevalence of hypertension:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12372158

Beneficial association between vegetarian diet and cardiovascular risk factors:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25343719

African-American vegans have better cardiovascular disease risk factors than lacto-ovovegetarians:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9791838

Physicians should recommend plant-based diets to their patients: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23704846

Vegans and vegetarians have lower BMI than meat eaters: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12833118

Vegans have lower levels of IGF-1 growth hormone and higher levels of IGF-binding proteins:
cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/11/11/1441.full.pdf

Higher levels of IGF-1 increase risk of (prostate) cancer:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2743036/pdf/ukmss-27731.pdf, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12917205,
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10203281, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11018095

Plant-based diets can reduce risk of heart disease and stroke: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12936948, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25431999

Whole foods, plant-based diet relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25815212

Plant-based diets may reduce risk of metabolic syndrome: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25084991

Vegetarian and vegan diets reduce risk of cancer: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21407994

Health benefits of vegetarian diet far outweigh the potential risks: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15806870, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24964573

Plant-based diets decrease risk of colorectal cancer: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25592002

Plant-based diets are not nutritionally deficient: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24361028

Vegetarian diets have significant benefits for weight reduction: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26138004

Vegetarian diets reduce risk of colorectal cancer: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25751512

Vegetarian diet is associated with lower blood pressure: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24566947

Vegetarian diets have more beneficial effects on health than standard American/European diet:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7635375

Cancer

Vegans/vegetarians have lower risk of cancer: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23169929

Vegan proteins may reduce risk of cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10687887

Vegan diet leads to lower risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10943644

Heart Disease

Vegetarians have better antioxidant and heart disease profiles than healthy omnivores:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15474873

Plant-based diets can reverse cardiovascular disease: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25198208

Diabetes

Diabetes, hypertension, obesity more prevalent among meat-eaters than vegetarians:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23283037

Vegetarian and vegan diets have advantages in treating type 2 diabetes:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20425575

Strong protective association between Taiwanese vegetarian diet and diabetes:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24523914

Strong protective association between vegetarian diet and diabetes (after controlling for
confounders): www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24523914

Lower intakes of saturated fat may reduce cognitive decline in individuals with type 2 diabetes:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19336640

Diets higher in protein and animal protein increase diabetes risk: http://www.pcrm.org/health/medNews/animal-protein-linked-to-increased-diabetes-risk

Vegetarian and vegan diets present advantages for type 2 diabetes treatment:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19386029

For more studies and information on plant based diets, check out this site:
http://plantbasedresearch.org/