Vegans' elevated heart risk requires omega-3s and vitamin B12 say researchers Photo credit: Ayah Kawam's dark green leafy vegetable soup. Duo Li notes in the review that meat eaters are known for having a significantly higher combination of cardiovascular risk factors than vegetarians. Lower-risk vegans, however, may not be immune. Their diets tend to be lacking several key nutrients — including iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids. You may need the right type of fatty acids to prevent blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks You may want to check out the study, Hepatic monitoring of essential amino acid availability may regulate IGF-I activity, thermogenesis, and fatty acid...
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