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Review
. 2023 Nov 9:10:1294497.
doi: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1294497. eCollection 2023.

Vegan diet: nutritional components, implementation, and effects on adults' health

Edyta Łuszczki  1 , Faustina Boakye  1 , Magdalena Zielińska  1 , Katarzyna Dereń  1 , Anna Bartosiewicz  1 , Łukasz Oleksy  2 , Artur Stolarczyk  3
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Review

Vegan diet: nutritional components, implementation, and effects on adults' health

Edyta Łuszczki et al. Front Nutr. .

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Abstract

Vegan diet has emerged as a popular dietary choice for people worldwide in recent times, due to concerns such as health issues, animal rights and welfare, and the sustainability of the environment. The purpose of this literature review was to explain how a vegan diet may affect the health of adults and to point out beneficial components found in it as well as any difficulties associated with its implementation. Evidence supports that a vegan diet can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and certain types of cancer. A well-planned vegan diet must include adequate calories and nutrients, as well as the necessary supplements, such as vitamin B12, vitamin D and EPA/DHA. Given the current growing interest in plant-based diets among the general population, it is crucial to understand both the barriers, risks, and benefits of the vegan diet among physicians, policy makers, and the general population.

Keywords: bioactive compounds; health; plant-based sources; prevention; vegan diet.

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The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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