Vegetarianism certainly makes sense on many different levels. In terms of your health, it can also be beneficial – if you take care to include good nutritional substitutes for meat. It might also be necessary to supplement your diet.

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A multivitamin-and-mineral supplement, providing 50%-150% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) per tablet, is generally recommended for vegetarians. Vegan diets often lack vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, zinc and iron – so, if you don't eat any animal products, make sure your multivitamin includes these. Also make sure that the supplement contains at least 400ug folic acid. Note, however, that supplements should always be used along with a healthy diet.

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