Br J Nutr April 2018 PMID 29569535

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.

Laura Blancquaert, Audrey Baguet, Tine Bex, Anneke Volkaert, Inge Everaert, Joris Delanghe, Mirko Petrovic, Chris Vervaet, Stefaan De Henauw, Dumitru Constantin-Teodosiu, Paul Greenhaff, Wim Derave

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Peak: 3 in Oct 2021
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What people are saying

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.

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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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

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

Apr 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,807 followers View post →
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

Jul 2, 2020 · 25,973 followers View post →

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@quiltdungeon · X

@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

Dec 16, 2024 · 55 followers View post →
DrAlvaroBustamante
@DrAlvaroBustam · X

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

Jul 17, 2024 · 30 followers View post →
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@vegansince96 · X

@SoloEntireGame @_Aloominati_ @bigfatsurprise @carnivore_jt This should explain it to if you wait to learn. https://t.co/V7T97wfmus

Dec 2, 2023 · 2,129 followers View post →
Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
@BSinger10 · X

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

Apr 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,807 followers View post →
SosDeUstoroi
@AncestralYogurt · X

RT @AviBittMD: Someone should really inform this salty clown that vegetarian diets don't effect carnosine or carnitine homeostasis.... htt…

Oct 10, 2021 · 1 share · 84 followers View post →
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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 followers View post →
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

Jul 2, 2020 · 25,973 followers View post →
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