Health, Environment and Sustainability
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Nutrient deficiencies
Health, Environment and Sustainability Without animal products, important nutrients such as vitamin B12, iron, protein, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, iodine, vitamin D, selenium, aspartate, tyrosine, and creatinine might not be consumed in sufficient amounts.
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Bioavailability
Health, Environment and Sustainability Our bodies can often absorb nutrients from vegan foods less efficiently than from animal products.
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Supplementation
Health, Environment and Sustainability A vegan diet requires supplementing many nutrients, which is unnatural, more complicated, and less safe.
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Vulnerable Population Groups
Health, Environment and Sustainability Especially during adolescence, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and old age, animal products are important.
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Specific medical conditions
Health, Environment and Sustainability Some diseases and intolerances make veganism almost impossible.
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Ultra-processed foods
Health, Environment and Sustainability Many vegan foods are ultra-processed and therefore less healthy than their animal-based counterparts.
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Avocados
Health, Environment and Sustainability Avocados are worse for the climate than meat.
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Almonds
Health, Environment and Sustainability Almond production uses an extremely large amount of water.
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Local organic meat production
Health, Environment and Sustainability Local organic meat production is sustainable and climate-friendly.
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Palm oil
Health, Environment and Sustainability To produce palm oil, rainforests are cleared and people work under terrible conditions.
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Pesticides
Health, Environment and Sustainability When growing vegan foods, pesticides are often used, which harms the environment.
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