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Old 08-24-2012, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 View Post

It is a fact that vegetarians live on average up to 10 years longer and vegans up to 15 years. ex. atherosclerosis can be reversed as well as type II diabetes with diet.
Those are interesting statistics. I don't doubt your word, but can you provide links to large studies done by well-known Medical Institutions? Does one have to be a life-long Vegetarian or Vegan to reap these benefits?
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