Table 3

Comparison of neurologic and psychiatric problems between vegetarians and omnivores.

Neurologic and psychiatric problemsVegetariansOmnivoresP-value
n (%)
Paresthesias11 (11)3 (3)0.04
Peripheral neuropathy09 (09)2 (2)0.05
Personality change05 (05)1 (1)0.21
Mild memory impairment07 (07)2 (2)0.17
Depression31 (31)12 (12)< 0.002
Psychosis11 (11)03 (3)0.04
Total74 (74)23 (23)<0.001
  • N - number of subjects