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Study Warns: Long-Term Vegan Diets May Lack Essential Nutrients

4/25/2025

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Researchers at Massey University, New Zealand, have raised alarms about long-term vegan diets potentially causing nutrient deficiencies, especially in vital amino acids like lysine and leucine. While three-quarters of vegans meet their protein needs, only half secure sufficient levels of these crucial nutrients, highlighting the necessity for a diverse range of plant foods to maintain nutritional health.

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Researchers at Massey University, New Zealand, have raised alarms about long-term vegan diets potentially causing nutrient deficiencies, especially in vital amino acids like lysine and leucine. While three-quarters of vegans meet their protein needs, only half secure sufficient levels of these crucial nutrients, highlighting the necessity for a diverse range of plant foods to maintain nutritional health.