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Dude you've mostly just stated a bunch of unsubstantiated opinions which I assert are factually in error. You specifically mentioned 'there is no shortage of re
by dejb 16y ago
Dude you've mostly just stated a bunch of unsubstantiated opinions which I assert are factually in error. You specifically mentioned 'there is no shortage of research that show it can harm the infant'. If there is no shortage of this research then you should easily be able to provide at least one reference.
- zaphar 16y agoRather than list all the studies here I'll just link you to a page with that lists them. http://healthpsych.psy.vanderbilt.edu/2008/VeganDiets.htm http://healthpsych.psy.vanderbilt.edu/2008/VeganDiets.htm That page lists studies showing B12 deficiencies, bone density issues, and elevated Homocystein issues. Also there is a very strong link to issues with pregnant and nursing women and their babies due to B12 deficiencies. The opinion of most researchers in this area appears to be that pregnant and nursing women should not follow a strict Vegan diet.
- dejb 16y agoSo the basic conclusion of this study is 'The evidence surrounding veganism appears to be mixed'. And further 'Overall, veganism is healthier than an omnivorous diet with respect to chronic diseases'. Did you manage to read these parts? With respect to B12 it seems that there is clearly good evidence for vegans to take a supplement. With regards to pregnant and nursing women the evidence seemed a bit less clear. There doesn't seem to be any mention of actual problems with vegan children, only correlations between them and children that did have problems. Despite the uncertainly It certain seems good enough evidence to take b12 supplement for vegans. So the takeaway I get from this is that (Vegan diet + b12/multivitamin) >> Omnivorous diet