TLDR Vegetarians should take B vitamin supplements to avoid health issues.
The paper reviews the critical role of the vitamin B complex for vegetarians, emphasizing that deficiencies, particularly in B12, can lead to serious health issues such as anemia, weakened immune systems, and neurological problems. It highlights the importance of a balanced diet or supplements to ensure adequate intake of B vitamins, which are essential for energy levels, brain function, cell metabolism, red blood cell production, hormone synthesis, and maintaining healthy skin, hair, and eyes. The study recommends that vegetarians consider dietary supplements to meet their nutritional needs and consult healthcare providers to avoid negative side effects.
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