Does a strict vegan diet in adolescents cause vitamin B12 deficiency and spinal cord degeneration?
What the Evidence Shows
Based on what we have found so far, the evidence we reviewed leans toward a link between strict vegan diets in adolescents and an increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency, which can in turn lead to spinal cord degeneration. Our analysis examined 20 studies that support this connection, and we found...
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July 30, 2026·Last updated July 30, 2026- Invalid DateNew topic created from assertion