Going vegan or vegetarian for just one meal can lower levels of harmful ammonia in adults whose livers are permanently damaged by cirrhosis, according to a study published Thursday.
Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine and Richmond VA Medical Center presented a burger containing 20 grams of protein to 30 carnivorous adults being treated at the medical center.
10 were handed a patty made of pork and beef; 10 were given a vegan meat substitute; and the rest were served a vegetarian bean burger. Participants also received low-fat potato chips, a whole-grain bun, and water. No condiments or toppings were allowed.
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