URL: https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/133/11/3932S/4818051
Journal: The Journal of Nutrition
Publication Date: 11/2003
Summary: A review of the micronutrient deficiencies that have been identified in people on a vegetarian diet and the negative health consequences of these deficiencies. All of these nutrients are abundant in animal products and only low level of animal product intake would be required to reverse or prevent these deficiencies.
Key Takeaways
All of the nutrients deficient in vegans/vegetarians are found in high levels in animal products. Animal products would be required to reverse deficiencies.