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I keep getting ill, i am vegetarian however i used to be vegan, and i dont currently take multi vitamins as i frequently forget. am i deficient in any vitamins?
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Veg can be deficient: A vegan, ovo-vegetarian, lacto-vegetarian, and lacto-ovo-vegetarian are all types of vegetarians. Because some things (calcium, vit.D, vit.B12, protein) are harder to get if a vegetarian eats no egg or dairy, a vegan has a much harder time finding all the nutrients he needs to stay healthy. However, a lacto- or ovo-vegetarian must be wise enough not to overeat fats from yolks and milk (butterfat).
Answered 11/3/2019
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