Adequate vitamin B₁₂ and folate status of Norwegian vegans and vegetarians.

ABSTRACT: Plant-based diets may increase the risk of vitamin B₁₂ deficiency due to limited intake of animal-source foods, while dietary folate increases when adhering to plant-based diets. In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated the B₁₂ and folate status of Norwegian vegans and vegetarians using dietary B₁₂ intake, B₁₂ and folic acid supplement use, and biomarkers (serum B₁₂ (B₁₂), plasma total homocysteine (tHcy), plasma methylmalonic acid (MMA) and serum folate). Vegans (n 115) and vegetarians (n 90) completed a 24-h dietary recall and a FFQ and provided a non-fasting blood sample. cB₁₂, a combined indicator for evaluation of B₁₂ status, was calculated. B₁₂ status was adequate in bo

SUBMITTER: Henjum S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10197078 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature