Healthier Macronutrient Profiles but Higher Risk of Specific Micronutrient Deficiencies: A Cross-Sectional Study of Vegans, Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarians and Omnivores in Northeast China
Xin Liu, Ang Li, Miaoyu An, Hongyan Wu, Huan Wang, Changbao Sun · 2026
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Xin Liu and colleagues report a 2026 study comparing diets and blood health in 356 adults in northeast China. The group covered vegans, lacto-ovo vegetarians, and meat eaters, all on their diet for at least two years and taking no supplements. The team logged food intake, measured body makeup, and tested blood for key nutrients.
Vegans were leaner, with less body and belly fat, and ate far more fiber and vitamin C than meat eaters. The flip side was steep: nearly all vegans fell short on vitamin B12 and vitamin D intake, and blood levels of B12, vitamin D, iron stores, and selenium ran low. Meat eaters, in turn, overshot on salt and saturated fat. The authors urge planned supplements or fortified foods for plant-based eaters in the region.
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| CREATOR | Xin Liu, Ang Li, Miaoyu An, Hongyan Wu, Huan Wang, Changbao Sun |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 26380 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |