According to Jaelin, eliminating meat products altogether makes you more vulnerable to nutrient deficiencies, just like it would be the case with any other significant food group.
The most common nutrient deficiencies among vegans, vegetarians, and plant-based eaters include vitamin B12, D, protein, calcium, iron, omega 3s, and zinc. However, out of all of these, iron deficiency has the most prevalence worldwide, says Jaelin, citing a study published in The Journal of Nutrition.
“One of the most common reasons for fatigue and low energy in vegan, vegetarian and more plant-based diets is because of either low or no consumption of heme iron,” she points out.
