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[–] JasonDJ@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Oh for sure.

I would argue that anybody could find themselves deficient of various nutrients. Not exclusively a vegan thing...but B12 is definitely difficult to get from vegan sources. Omega 3s, as well.

There's also the question of how strict a vegan is. A very strict vegan wouldn't drink most wines (due to isinglass, gelatin, egg whites used in processing), eat most mass-produced bread (diglycerides), or many sweets that contain confectioners glaze (shellac) and refuse many medications (gelatin, at the very least).

Likely such a person would also avoid otherwise non-animal foods fortified with b12, because it's uncertain where that b12 came from.

But, at the same time, vegans are also typically more aware of what they are eating and what they need to supplement. Vegans have a lot of community. At least around here. And community means awareness.

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 3 points 1 day ago

omega 3s are hard to get in general if your not eating seafood or taking fish supplements. Im not sure vegan matters all that much because once you take away seafood plant sources become your best options.