vegan diet benefits circulatory system

Arguments

1. Premarin, the hormone replacement treatment made from pregnant mares urine increases the risk of blood clots, stroke, high blood pressure and heart disease
2. Vegetarians have lower cholesterol levels
3. Vegetarians have lower blood pressure

Objections

Nil

References for the Arguments

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