Vegetarian women have a higher risk of breaking their hips in later life compared to meat-eaters, research suggests.
A study of more than 26,000 middle-aged women has revealed those who do not eat meat and fish have a 33 per cent higher risk of hip fractures.
This could be because they have a lower intake of nutrients that are linked with bone and muscle health, the researchers said.
And it reinforces advice that vegetarians should fortify their diets with key nutrients, they added.
A team from Leeds University investigated the risk of hip fracture in occasional meat-eaters, pescatarians - who eat fish but not meat - and vegetarians compared to regular meat-eaters.
Vegetarian women have a higher risk of breaking their hips in later life compared to meat-eaters, research suggests
Switching to a completely plant-based diet could leave you tired or breaking out in acne, dieticians have warned.
Not eating or drinking animal products could leave you missing out on key vitamins like B12 as well as proteins.
A lack of vitamin B12, which is in found milk and eggs, can lead to fatigue or tiredness and negatively impact your mental health.
- daily mail.co.uk