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vegan diet

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vegan diet (vē´gn),
n the strictest form of vegetarian diet, which prohibits the consumption of all animal products, including dairy, eggs, meat, poultry, fish, and animal fats. Care must be taken to avoid the risk of developing calcium, iron, zinc, or vitamin B12 deficiencies.

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Q. Is raw vegan diet good for health? If not, why? Hi I am fond of raw vegan diet. Is raw vegan diet good for health? If not, why?

A. Undoubtedly raw vegan diet promises light weight and healthy bones. Interestingly, individuals’ consuming raw vegan diet has had a low bone mass. People who consumed raw vegan diet have a low body fat, lighter bones, higher levels of vitamin D and reduced levels of inflammatory makers. The underlying risk is that they are more prone to osteoporosis and osteopenia (severe bone loss).

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