Vegans may be dangerously low in iodine, an essential mineral that is required for thyroid hormone production. (Getty Images) One third of vegans may have dangerously low iodine levels, research ...

There are many reasons people go vegan, from wanting to be healthier to reducing their environmental footprint, to concerns about animal welfare. No matter the reason, many people find it difficult to ...

There was no significant difference with regard to vitamin B12, which was present in approximately the same amount in the blood of both groups. Since vitamin B12 is taken up almost exclusively by ...

The vegan diet is an eating plan that eliminates all animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs. Finding balanced, healthy meals on a vegan diet can often be difficult and overwhelming. Vegan ...

A study carried out by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has examined the differences between vegan and mixed diets, concluding ‘Vitamin B12 is well supplemented, iodine is a ...

One third of vegans may have dangerously low iodine levels, research suggests. Few diets have prompted as much debate as cutting out meat and dairy, with some studies suggesting going plant-based ...