Numerous studies have shown that following a plant-based diet offers many health benefits, such as promoting weight loss and boosting heart health.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reducing animal product intake and following a plant-based diet can also help lower your heart disease risk by decreasing the production of a gut microbial metabolite linked to coronary heart disease.
Your gut microbiota consists of microbes that affect many things, such as your energy levels, immune response, metabolism and nutrient absorption.