Intake of vitamin B12 and other characteristics of women of reproductive age on a vegan diet in Australia.
Amanda J BenhamDanielle GallegosKatherine L HannaMary T Hannan-JonesPublished in: Public health nutrition (2021)
The vitamin B12 intakes of a substantial proportion of Australian women of reproductive age consuming a vegan diet do not meet the recommended intake, which could adversely affect their health, and, if they are pregnant or lactating, that of their infants too. There is a need for further research in this area to identify effective strategies to address this situation.