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Fatty acid profile, vitamin D, and iodine status in Taiwanese vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores

Kian Yuan Lim; Hui-Min Su; Ning-Sing Shaw; Anren Hu; Tina H. T. Chiu

Tzu Chi Medical Journal · 2026

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A BSTRACT Objectives: Vegan diet – the exclusion of all animal products, even eggs and dairy – ranked the most climate-friendly diet, but concerns persist regarding its nutritional adequacy, particularly for omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and iodine. This study compares the nutritional status of fatty acids, vitamin D, and iodine, among Taiwanese vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 45 omnivores, 46 lacto-ovo vegetarians, and 24 vegans. Blood and urine samples were collected to analyze nutritional biomarkers, including erythrocyte fatty a

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Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.4103/tcmj.tcmj-d-25-00058
Catalogue ID
NRmo9rin9c-0zb
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