This is from Phys.org and Science X:
Q&A: Veganuary—the environmental benefits of a low and no meat diet (msn.com)
Implying we all should be vegetarian.
And not one mention of vitamin B12 deficiency. How is this not scientific malpractice from Phys.org and originating from the University of Oxford?
They promote hypothetical benefits of not eating meat, while 100% ignoring very real, very well documented health risks of doing that. Leaving this out puts Phys.org in the business of disinformation propaganda. Phys.org is a content mill for science-y topics that uses AI in its content creation (see their own About page). In spite of the name (I had seen it previously and thought it was an actual science organization such as a publisher of journals), it is a content mill.
Per published research, the majority of vegetarians and vegans will suffer B12 deficiency and B12 supplementation is required. These statistics may be warped somewhat because a majority of vegetarians give up before the onset of noticeable B12 deficiency symptoms (typically 2 or more years but can be less or much longer).
Compare the above disinformation from Phys.org to this general news story: Vegetarianism Vs Veganism: What Is The Difference? Know Things To Keep In Mind Before Turning Vegan.
This story prominently mentions the B12, iron, calcium and protein deficiency problems and the risks of vegetarian and vegan eating. The reporter has both a degree in chemistry and a degree in journalism, meaning she has formal qualifications to write about this subject, unlike 80% of reporters.
Finally – HEH LOL: ‘Veganuary’ cuts fat and cholesterol but also reduces vitamins and minerals: Study
Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Biosciences conducted studies that analyzed meat-eaters and vegetarians aged 18 to 60 who signed up for Veganuary, comparing them to vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters who kept eating as normal. Their findings, published in Nutrients, show that there are positive and negative effects on the diet for people who take part.
The results showed that there was a significant reduction in levels of vitamin B12 and iodine if people didn’t take dietary supplements.
Again, Phys.org is a Disinformation service. Compare their writing to that of those engaged in honesty.
