Vegan Diet can lead to Vitamin Deficiencies
Clinical Study Title:
Metabolic vitamin B12 status on a mostly raw vegan diet with follow-up
using tablets, nutritional yeast, or probiotic supplements.
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vegan diet can lead to a number of deficiencies of
essential nutrients, including vitamin b12. A balanced
diet of fruit and vegetables will not always help
to meet all nutritional standards. Participants who
were on the Hllelujah diet for a minimum of 2 years
were enrolled in this study. Labs were done to analyze
the levels of b12 in the body. Those with results
of deficient levels of b12 were given supplements
to compensate for the deficiencies. This study suggests
that people following a strict diet monitor their
nutrient intake on a regular basis. Additionally,
the use of a daily supplement to compensate for any
lack of nutrients in the diet is strongly advised for vegans. |
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Authors:
Donaldson MS.
Institution:
Hallelujah Acres Foundation, Shelby, N.C., USA.
Country of Publication:
Switzerland
Source:
Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism. 44(5-6):229-34, 2000.
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