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Avoid Vegetarian Vitamin Deficiencies, Part 1 of 2

Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi   |   Jan 04, 2011

There are many health benefits of vegetarian and vegan diets. Multiple research sources go as far as showing the benefits of vegetarian diets in various diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease and obesity. Vegetarian diets can be very healthy if planned correctly. Although if it is not planned well, a vegetarian diet can lead to some vitamin deficiencies in vitamin B-12, calcium, vitamin D, iodine, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and protein.

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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.

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