The popularity of vegan diets has surged in recent years, with manny individuals embracing them for perceived health, ethical, or environmental benefits. While vegan diets can be nutritionally sufficient, experts caution that careful planning is essential, especially during critical life stages such as childhood, adolescence, and pregnancy.

During these periods, ensuring an adequate intake of nutrients often scarce in plant-based diets is crucial. Failure to do so can lead to deficiencies impacting advancement, immune function, and bone and neurological health. Fortified foods or supplements, under professional guidance, may be necessary to bridge these nutritional gaps.

According to Nuria Cañas Cano, Nutritionist of Blua de Sanitas, “One of the most common errors is to assume that all products labeled as vegans are automatically healthy or balanced.Many of these are ultra-processed foods, poor in quality proteins and deficit in key micronutrients.” She further emphasizes that poorly structured vegan diets can hinder micronutrient absorption due to