High IQ link to being vegetarian

Vegetarianism has been linked to better heart health

15 December 2006

Intelligent children are more likely to become vegetarians later in life, a study says. A Southampton University team found those who were vegetarian by 30 had recorded five IQ points more on average at the age of 10.

Researchers said it could explain why people with higher IQ were healthier as a vegetarian diet was linked to lower heart disease and obesity rates.

The study of 8,179 was reported in the British Medical Journal....

Source: High IQ link to being vegetarian

Link: Higher scores for IQ in childhood are associated with an increased likelihood of being a vegetarian as an adult
Link: Rejecting meat 'keeps weight low'
Link: Vegetarian diet 'cuts heart risk'


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