Negative effects of vegetarianism

As more and more people make the decision to reduce their intake of red meat, or all meat, it is important to plan a balanced menu in order to make up for certain nutrients, reports MedicMagic.

While there are many health benefits to eating more fruits and vegetables, vegetarianism also brings negative effects, such as an increased risk of psychological problems such as memory loss due to inadequate vitamin B12, according to Praveen Gupta, neurologist at the Artemis Health Institute in India.

Vegetarians who give up meat for reasons of taste, lifestyle or to lose weight, must be careful to consume enough vitamin B12. This vitamin is commonly found fish, meat, milk and other products.

A vegetarian diet plan should be carried out thoughtfully, and attention given to proper vitamin intake to make up for lack of meat in the diet. Pesticide-free legumes, fruits, greens and fiber are recommended.