Twin Study: Omnivore vs. Vegan Diet | 90 Seconds w/ Lisa Kim

Christopher Gardner, PhD, explains a Stanford study on identical twins that compared the cardiovascular effects of vegan and omnivore diets.

The omnivore diet versus the vegan diet: Which one is better for your cardiovascular health? Stanford researchers found the answer by changing the eating habits of identical twins. The results were not only insightful but amusing! Turns out the vegans fared better with lower cholesterol, more weight loss and actually tested younger. Read the full story: stan.md/3R0Zd1l Christopher Gardner, PhD, is the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor at Stanford Medicine. For the past 20 years most of my research has been focused on investigating the potential health benefits of various dietary components or food patterns using randomized controlled trials. Lisa Kim is Senior Manager of Media Relations for Stanford Medicine and Stanford Health Care. Lisa has a deep background in journalism, as she is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has covered stories on both the national and local levels. #Diet #CardiovascularHealth #Research #Vegan #OmnivoreDiet #Nutrition #Wellness #Longevity . . . Stanford Medicine advances human health through world-class biomedical research, education and patient care. Bringing together the resources of Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford Medicine is committed to training future leaders in biomedicine and translating the latest discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease. The Stanford Medicine YouTube channel is a curated collection of contributions from our School of Medicine departments, divisions, students, and the community. Our diverse content includes coverage of events, presentations, lectures, and associated stories about the people of Stanford Medicine.