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Is there any information suggesting vegetarians and vegans are more or less susceptible to covid-19 than people who eat meat and animal products?
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No: There is no scientific or medical evidence of either. Healthy eating in general may lead to a healthier immune system and therefore someone could be less ill from any infection.
Answered 5/13/2020
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No: What is important is that any person have a balanced diet. As long as there are no significant deficiencies it should be fine.
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