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Rev Endocrinol Nutr 2005; 13 (1)

Micronutrients in vegetarians

Serralde ZAE, Pasquetti CA, Meléndez MG

Language: Spanish
References: 45
Page: 33-38
PDF size: 88.90 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The concept of vegetarianism includes different alimentary habits which have various effects on health. Today, the main reasons to adopt these practices are related to weight loss, reducing the risk of chronic degenerative diseases or contributing to their treatment. However, restrictive or imbalanced vegetarian diets may lead to nutritional deficiencies, particularly during periods of high metabolic demand. Some micronutrients are at greater risk of being deficient, since they are found in animal products, which are scarcely consumed. Added to this lower intake, their absorption may be affected by the high contents of phytates, oxalates and fiber which distinguish these diets. Health professionals should be informed about the benefits and potential risks of being vegetarian in order to design a well-balanced nutritional plan, as well as using fortified foods or specific micronutrient supplements to avoid deficiencies.


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