Tag: Social challenges veganism

According to a 2014 study by Faunalytics, a staggering 84% of vegetarians and vegans eventually abandon their diet. The complex motivations behind why some vegans go back to eating meat range from health concerns and nutritional deficiencies to social isolation and personal inconvenience.

According to a 2021 systematic review, vegans often have significantly lower intake of crucial micronutrients like vitamin B12, iodine, and calcium compared to meat-eaters. Given this, is there any reason to not be vegan beyond ethical considerations? We delve into the nutritional, social, and practical factors that challenge a purely plant-based lifestyle.