Nutrition
Nutrients, supplements, and what the evidence actually supports.
What a vegan diet supplies, what it doesn't, and what closing the gap actually takes — B12, iron, calcium, omega-3 and iodine, judged on absorption rather than label content.
The real cons of a vegan diet: an honest accounting
Every version of this question treats planning as a defect of plant-based eating. Animal foods are planned too, at the feed mill, by someone else. What the evidence shows, and the five rules that settle it.
What supplements do vegans need?
The honest shortlist is shorter than most vegan supplement guides suggest. One nutrient is non-negotiable, three need attention for specific reasons, and the rest depend on what is already on the plate.