From: Diet as prophylaxis and treatment for venous thromboembolism?
Author | Study Design | Population | Exposure variable | Outcome variable | Results |
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Li [73] | Case-control | 139 healthy male subjects aged 20-55 Melbourne | Vegetarians (NOS) v. Omnivores | ratios of triglycerides/HDL-cholesterol | Vegetarians had lower ratios of triglycerides/HDL-cholesterol |
Chen [65] | Case-control | 198 healthy Taiwanese subjects | Vegetarians (NOS) v. Omnivores | levels of total cholesterol and LDL-C | Vegetarians had lower levels of total cholesterol and LDL-C |