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Subscribe to RSSVitamin K and Vegetarians
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Feb 04, 2010
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin and is essential in the functioning of several proteins involved in blood clotting. Vitamin K is also a cofactor necessary for some calcium-binding proteins. There are two naturally occurring forms of vitamin K. Plants synthesize phylloquinone and bacteria in adult intestines synthesize a range of vitamin K known as vitamin K2.
Vitamin K is found in many foods including green leafy vegetables and multiple vegetable oils (soybean, cottonseed, canola and olive oil to name a few). Vitamin K deficiency is uncommon in healthy vegetarian adults because vitamin K is widely found in multiple foods and because bacteria in the large intestines synthesize vitamin K2. Adults at risk of vitamin K deficiency are generally those taking anticoagulant drugs (warfarin), individuals with significant liver damage or disease or with disorders of fat malabsorption.
Veg Teens Who Eat Poorly Planned Diets May Fall Short in Nutrition
Posted by: Rebecca Schauer | Jan 04, 2010
It is during adolescence that many of us decide to go vegetarian. I know that’s when I first started eating a lot less meat, although it wasn’t until my late 20s that I went completely veg. The American Dietetic Association (ADA) takes the position that “vegetarian and vegan diets are appropriate for every stage of life including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence…”
In addition, a 2002 study from the University of Minnesota found that healthy adolescent vegetarians have dietary patterns that are much more likely to meet the government’s Healthy People 2010 diet objectives than the diets of non-vegetarians.
Vegetarians and Vegans Can be Zinc Deficient
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Jan 01, 2010
Zinc plays a role in many cellular processes. It is essential in the activity of many enzymes, protein and DNA synthesis, the immune system, wound healing, cell division, and is required for a normal sense of taste and smell. Zinc is necessary in growth and development in pregnancy and childhood. A daily intake of zinc is required to maintain a steady state since the body does not have a zinc storage system, like it has for calcium or iron.
Why You Should Consider Vitamin B12 as a Vegetarian or Vegan
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Dec 14, 2009
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that exists in several forms and contains the mineral cobalt. Compounds with vitamin B12 are generally referred to as cobalamins. Vitamin B12 is necessary in red blood cell formation and neurological function. It is required in DNA, RNA and hormone synthesis and is essential in fat and protein metabolism.
Vitamin D Helps Support Calcium in Vegetarians and Vegans
Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi | Dec 06, 2009
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin whose synthesis is triggered by sunlight. It’s naturally present in few foods in nature. It’s found in fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel), fish liver oil, beef liver, cheese, egg yolk and some mushrooms. It is fortified in some foods like dairy, bread, cereal, juice and is available as a supplement.
Vitamin D is essential for promoting calcium absorption and maintaining blood calcium and phosphate concentrations to allow mineralization of bone. It’s necessary for bone growth and remodeling. Sufficient vitamin D helps prevent rickets in children and with calcium helps protect adults from osteoporosis. Among other processes, vitamin D also helps the immune system and reduces inflammation.
