Health+Issues

Even though veganism has so many positives, there are a few health issues that can occur. Veganism can cause malnutrition. Any restrictive diet can lead to to a lack of important nutrients, and that can lead to anemia, osteomalacia, rickets, or other serious illnesses. Vegans are also have higher susceptibility to many minor illnesses.

Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood provides oxygen to the body tissue. Osteomalacia is the softening of the bones due to lack of Vitamin D. In children, this is rickets.



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