Is a vegan lifestyle and diet healthy for people and society?
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September 28, 2019 Sep 28, 19
A vegan diet during pregnancy, if not properly supported, can lead to malformations to the baby.
During pregnancy, folic acid consumption of 600 mcg/day is needed to avoid neural tube defects; adequate levels of vitamin D (600 UI/day), choline (450 mg/day), and iodine (220 mcg/day) are needed for normal fetal growth and brain development.