Conservative calculations, counting only excess deaths, indicate that about 7,600 deaths/year in the United States are attributable to NSAID use. The Food and Drug Administration suggests even higher figures, estimating NSAID use accounts for 10,000 to 20,000 deaths/year.
15 Vegan Celebrities Who've Given Up Animal Products For A Healthier Lifestyle. 1.1k. More people than you may have thought are on plant-based and animal-free diets: PETA reports that 2.5 percent of U.S. residents are vegans, while another 5 percent are vegetarians. Celebrities are no strangers to these dietary changes; big names like Bill Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres and now Al Gore are all on board with veganism.
Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet If you are looking to stay slim and trim, a plant based diet works well if you use it to reduce calories while ensuring you also consume enough protein. While plant-based does not mean a strict vegetarian, it does mean that the foundation of the diet rests upon foods that are grown in the ground, such as legumes, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, as well as nuts and seeds.