Scientists say it's 'not a myth' that people on a vegan diet need extra vitamin B12.
It is found in meat, fish, eggs and dairy products, but not in fruits, vegetables or grains - so those eating a vegan diet are advised to eat fortified foods, like cereals, or take supplements.
But Prof Key, a vegan for many years who takes B12 supplements himself, added:"If people become vegan because of that, and don't ever bother to read up about what you need to eat as a vegan, I would be worried they won't know about B12." Tom Sanders, emeritus professor of nutrition and dietetics at King's College London, said:"Of all the micronutrients, B12 is the one we're most concerned about. I'm concerned many people think B12 deficiency is a myth."
"It's something that can be easily avoided, and what concerns me is that many new people becoming vegan are unaware of the need to combine sources of plant proteins. And they're not aware of the need to ensure they have adequate levels of B12."There is limited data on the health effects of a vegan diet - with one UK and one US study covering around 10,000 people.
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