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Alkalising effect of a vegan diet could promote weight loss, researchers say
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Switching to a vegan diet can help promote weight loss by reducing inflammation, a new study suggests.
Scientists compared a plant-based diet with a so-called “Mediterranean diet” – one that includes moderate amounts of fish, poultry, dairy and eggs – and found that eliminating these altogether resulted in a net reduction in the body’s production of acid.






