Tag: Plant based diet drawbacks

According to recent research, plant-based proteins often have a lower overall protein quality compared to animal-based sources due to lower digestibility and an incomplete amino acid profile. These limitations are important considerations for anyone relying on a predominantly plant-based diet.

According to a 2022 study published in *Frontiers in Nutrition*, vegetarians often have a lower intake and status of critical nutrients like vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, and zinc compared to meat-eaters. This highlights some of the potential negatives of a vegetarian diet, which requires careful planning to avoid deficiencies.