Saturday, June 4, 2016

Vegan Diet Lacks Important Nutrients

Dietary intake and nutritional status of young vegans and omnivores in Sweden.

Vegans had dietary intakes lower than the average requirements of riboflavin, vitamin B-12, vitamin D, calcium, and selenium.

Intakes of calcium and selenium remained low even with the inclusion of dietary supplements.

CONCLUSION:

The dietary habits of the vegans varied considerably and did not comply with the average requirements for some essential nutrients.

Am J Clin Nutr. 2002 Jul;76(1):100-6.