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Is Vitamin B12 an uninformed vegetarian at risk for deficiency?
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∙ 11y ago
Meat eaters converted to vegetarians store up to about 5 years worth of B12 before the supply is depleted. Most multi-vitamins contain B12, so if you take a vitamin supplement, you will probably be fine. Anyone new to vegetarianism should do a little research on nutritional requirements. It is well documented on the internet that B12 is a necessity and it is not present in vegetables. There are vegetarian sources, mostly notably in nutritional yeast (however, not all nutritional yeast has been fortified with B12, so check the label). Also to note that energy drinks often supply large quantities of B12. Monster, Red Bull and Rock Star are known to be vegan friendly and contain B12.
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And uninformed strict vegetarian is at risk of what deficiency?
Vitamin D is generally found deficient in strict vegetarians. Since it is not synthesized by plants, it has to be supplemented either from fish or other animals.
What are the risk factors of hypochromia anisocytosis?
Vitamin b 12 deficiency Folate deficiency Iron deficiency
Pregnant women who are vegans are at risk for a deficiency of which nutrient?
Vitamin B-12. Vitamin B-12 is Only found in meat and dairy products. Strict vegetarians Have to take a vitamin supplement or they will be at risk of a Vitamin B-12 deficiency.
What group has the highest risk for vitamin k deficiency?
African American
What population group has the highest risk for vitamin K deficiency?
African American
Lack of vitamin b?
Beriberi is caused by a lack of vitamin B1, pellagra by a lack of vitamin B3, while pernicious anemia is due to a lack of vitamin B12. A lack of Vitamin B is simply called a Vitamin B Deficiency.
What are the symptoms for vitamin D deficiency?
Some of the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include bone pain and muscle weakness. These symptoms are usually subtle though, so if one is at risk of this deficiency, blood tests would be recommended to check the levels of this vitamin.
Who is at risk for Vitamin B Complex deficiency?
People are at higher risk for deficiency if they have poor nutritional sources of B vitamins, take medications, or have conditions that impair absorption, or are affected by circumstances causing them to require above-normal levels of vitamin B
An uninformed strict vegetarian is at special risk for what deficiency?
Protein, Vitamin B12, iron and calcium. Hmm, B12 I'd agree with for a sloppy vegan diet only. B12 is made by microorganisms inside living things and so is found in animal products and meat. Vegans are more at risk than vegetarians because vegetarians can get it through dairy and eggs. However vegetarian foods, flour and margerines are often fortified with B12 and Iron. Also seaweed and yeast extract are vegetable sources. The other stuff is quite abundant in vegetables, you'd be surprised at a lot of sources of protein.
Protein what is protein S deficiency?
Protein S deficiency is associated with increased risk for venous thrombosis. This is a clotting disorder involving Vitamin K.
What risk factors are involved with pyridoxine deficiency?
A balanced B vitamin supplement is adequate to prevent deficiency. People with malabsorption syndromes, chronic illnesses, or hyperthyroidism may require somewhat larger amounts of vitamin B6.
Vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency because?
They do not consume animal meat, which is the only source of B12.
