Selected studies.
These sources help explain why animals deserve moral consideration and why reducing harm to them is a meaningful expression of compassion.
Vegetarian or Vegan Diets and Blood Lipids - A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Major Meta-Analysis: Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Slash Cholesterol
A Clinical Trial of the Effects of Dietary Patterns on Blood Pressure (DASH Trial)
The DASH Trial: Diet Alone Can Significantly Lower Blood Pressure
2021 Dietary Guidance to Improve Cardiovascular Health
The American Heart Association's Recipe for a Healthy Heart
The Effect of Diet on Cardiovascular Disease and Lipid and Lipoprotein Levels
The NIH: Diet Is One of the Most Powerful Tools for Cholesterol Control