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Is Loma Linda Really a Blue Zone? — Whalespan

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Is Loma Linda Really a Blue Zone?

Paul Saladino9m · 2022-02-04

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✓Well SupportedThe longevity observed in Loma Linda, California, is likely due to the avoidance of tobacco and alcohol by Seventh-day Adventists, not the avoidance of meat.✓Well SupportedSperm quality in vegans and vegetarians may be poor, with issues in motility and hypermotility.✓Well SupportedInadequate sperm hyperactivation in vegans may suggest compromised membrane calcium selective channels.✓Well SupportedCorn flakes are nutrient-poor, mold-laden, and may negatively impact libido and sperm quality.Well Supported

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Individuals who followed a vegan diet for four to five years experienced a significant decrease in libido.

◐Partially SupportedHealth-conscious religious groups exhibit substantially reduced mortality rates.

◐Partially SupportedCalifornia Mormons experience similar longevity benefits to Loma Lindans, despite not shunning meat.

◐Partially SupportedLongevity benefits in groups like Seventh-day Adventists may be attributed to 'healthy user bias' or healthy behaviors, rather than solely the avoidance of meat.

◐Partially SupportedTim Shieff felt significantly better after including salmon in his diet.

◐Partially SupportedFavorable genetics, relaxed lifestyles, increased sun exposure, or decreased seed oil consumption may contribute to longevity in blue zones.

◐Partially SupportedCarnitine deficiency, found only in meat, may be a reason for decreased sperm hyperactivation in vegans.