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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Vishwam Sankaran

Being vegetarian may partly be in one’s genes, study finds

Gregory Urquiaga

A person’s genetic makeup can play a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet or not, according to a new study.

The research, published on Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, may lead to further studies on personalised dietary recommendations and the production of meat substitutes.

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