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Micronutrients & recovery

Plant-based diets provide higher intake of Fiber, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA), Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Magnesium compared to meat-eaters.

If you eat a plant-based diet, you are likely getting excellent amounts of Fiber, Folate, and Magnesium. Ensure you are eating enough PUFA-rich foods (nuts, seeds, oils) to maximize these benefits. This is a key advantage of plant-based eating over typical meat-heavy diets.

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While fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), folate, vitamin C, E and magnesium intake was higher, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexenoic acid (DHA) intake was lower in vegetarians and vegans as compared to meat-eaters.
Nicole Neufingerl et al. · Nutrients · 2021

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Systematic review of 141 studies.

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Nutrient Intake and Status in Adults Consuming Plant-Based Diets Compared to Meat-Eaters: A Systematic Review

Nicole Neufingerl et al. · Nutrients · 2021

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