Changing to a vegetarian diet reduces the body creatine pool in omnivorous women, but appears not to affect carnitine and carnosine homeostasis: a randomised trial.
The discourse generally agrees with the research, highlighting that vegetarian diets do not significantly alter levels of carnosine or carnitine, as shown in posts citing randomized trials and emphasizing the importance of supplementation when necessary. Some comments also include criticisms or calls for updates on dietary guidelines, indicating an interest in practical implications and evidence-based recommendations.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions align with the study's findings, acknowledging that vegetarian diets do not significantly affect carnosine and carnitine levels, but some express skepticism or call for clarification.
InterestModerate interest
Discussions demonstrate moderate interest, with users referencing related concepts like supplementation and diet impacts, but some posts are casual or dismissive.
EngagementModerate engagement
Users engage by referencing specific studies, suggesting updates or improvements to dietary recommendations, showing activity but not deep investigative engagement.
ImpactNeutral impact
The conversation influences opinions on vegetarian diets and supplementation, but overall, it seems to have a moderate impact on beliefs and practices rather than causing major shifts.
Abstract in brief
Balanced vegetarian diets lack creatine and carnosine and have less carnitine than non-vegetarian diets.
A 6-month study examined the impact of a vegetarian diet on muscle and plasma levels of these compounds in omnivorous women, comparing a control group to those on vegetarian diets with and without supplementation.
Results showed that while muscle creatine levels decreased significantly in the vegetarian diet without supplements, they improved with creatine supplementation, but carnitine and carnosine levels remained stable regardless of dietary changes.
Salty Kevin at it again because veggies hurt his fee fees. Whether vegetarian diets effect carnitine homeostasis has already been evaluated in RCT. It doesn't. Of course, Kevin cites a non-randomized study to show a discrepancy lol
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Avi Bitterman, MD
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Hey @JackNorrisRD I would recommend updating your carnosine section. RCTs show that omnivores taking up a vegetarian diet failed to find decreased muscle carnosine levels. Only observational cross sectional studies have found this
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Avi Bitterman, MD
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Someone should really inform this salty clown that vegetarian diets don't effect carnosine or carnitine homeostasis....
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Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
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Changing to a vegetarian diet reduces the body creatine pool in omnivorous women, but appears not to affect carnitine and carnosine homeostasis: a randomised trial
https://t.co/xqE2lM61nQ
@scorpiotiger @MMAisBoring @besthealthyou @zoom_us Creatine often declines after switching from an omnivore diet. https://t.co/WnDlds41jZ Supplementation can be helpful and isn't antagonistic to vegan-philosophy: https://t.co/0Jhj2956Wy
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A study examining the effects of a vegetarian diet on muscle and plasma levels of creatine, carnitine, and carnosine in women. It found that vegetarian diets reduce creatine, but not carnitine or carnosine, with…
This video discusses the benefits and potential risks associated with vegetarian diets, including nutritional deficiencies and cognitive effects, with insights from recent research and expert analysis.
@JustinJames_X @Skitz0Panda @creepydotorg Taurine ->
Not significantly different than omnivores
(https://t.co/uwL8gfSC3o)
Carnosine/Carnitine ->
Not significantly different than omnivores
(https://t.co/PqDhN3iAqE)
CLA -> Any other omega-6
1) L. Blancquaert et al. ´Changing to a vegetarian diet reduces the body creatine pool in omnivorous women, but appears not to affect carnitine and carnosine homeostasis: a randomised trial`. Br J Nutr. 2018, pp. 759-770
Changing to a vegetarian diet reduces the body creatine pool in omnivorous women, but appears not to affect carnitine and carnosine homeostasis: a randomised trial
https://t.co/xqE2lM61nQ
Someone should really inform this salty clown that vegetarian diets don't effect carnosine or carnitine homeostasis....
https://t.co/c8Kt9ZHFuF
https://t.co/SX4QNVXmcj
Oct 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 26,025 followersView post →
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Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X
Salty Kevin at it again because veggies hurt his fee fees. Whether vegetarian diets effect carnitine homeostasis has already been evaluated in RCT. It doesn't. Of course, Kevin cites a non-randomized study to show a discrepancy lol
https://t.co/SX4QNVXmcj
https://t.co/V6U2uVI4YH
Oct 9, 2021 · 19 likes · 26,025 followersView post →
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TeamDerave
@TeamDerave · X
https://t.co/WjNQOeBIfT
https://t.co/Xj3po7wkjX
https://t.co/zTf9dsbnIJ
- Running a marathon in 3 hours and 30 minutes !
Lots of luck in your current job, we know you’ll do great! See you again (hopefully) soon for a lunch run or an afterwork glass of cava!
Feb 8, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,858 followersView post →
AM
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X
Hey @JackNorrisRD I would recommend updating your carnosine section. RCTs show that omnivores taking up a vegetarian diet failed to find decreased muscle carnosine levels. Only observational cross sectional studies have found this
https://t.co/CLIug09h2J
https://t.co/SX4QNVXmcj
Oct 27, 2020 · 7 likes · 26,025 followersView post →
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J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X
@scorpiotiger @MMAisBoring @besthealthyou @zoom_us Creatine often declines after switching from an omnivore diet. https://t.co/WnDlds41jZ Supplementation can be helpful and isn't antagonistic to vegan-philosophy: https://t.co/0Jhj2956Wy
Br J Nutr. 2018;119(7):759‐770. doi: 10.1017/S000711451800017X • Safdar A, et al: Global and targeted gene expression and protein content in skeletal muscle ...