What are the benefits and harms of vegetarian diets?

In this article, we review the disadvantages and benefits of vegetarian diets:

1. Fruits, vegetables and legumes contain antioxidants, high fiber and some vitamins such as A and C.

2. Eating less fat and red meat is good for some people, especially for those who have digestive problems and constipation or have high blood and fatty liver concentrations, these are the main benefits of vegetarian diets.

Disadvantages:

Excess Copper: Legumes and plant protein sources contain large amounts of copper and small amounts of zinc, and most people today have excess copper in their bodies. Various diseases such as hair loss, indigestion, hypothyroidism, impotence, general weakness, migraines, etc. are directly related to excess copper in the body.


High in carbohydrates: Cereals and grains are high in carbohydrates, and overeating can overproduce digestive enzymes and the hormone insulin, depleting the body of nutrients such as zinc, chromium and manganese.

Protein Deficiency: Plant sources are usually low in protein or low in protein. The amino acids Taurine, Methionine, Carnitine, Cysteine ​​are present in very small amounts in plant sources. These amino acids are essential for purifying the liver and detoxifying and removing excess metals from the body, without which the body can not properly and completely eliminate toxins N. Also, lack of protein in the diet in the long run will lead to complications such as hair loss, muscle weakness, lack of energy and so on.


Severe Vitamin D Deficiency: Fish, meat, and eggs are the main sources of vitamin D that vegetarian diets lack.

Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 is found only in animal and meat sources, its deficiency is very dangerous and is associated with severe physical and psychological complications such as memory loss, severe anemia, nervous system damage, digestive problems, hair loss and so on.

Cold nature: Plant sources, especially fruits and most legumes have a very cold nature, which their long-term consumption reduces the body's metabolism and will have side effects. Most people today have a body with a cold nature.

Vegetarian programs for a short period of time and up to a few months can be useful, but their implementation is not recommended for more than 6 months, following a long-term vegetarian diet can cause serious discomfort and severe complications in many people. Compensating them and reshaping the body is sometimes very difficult and requires time and long treatment programs.