Vegetarian and vegan mothers may be at increased risk for deficiencies of vitamin B - 12 because it is naturally found only in animal products. (fairhavenhealth.com)
Unfortunately, this means there also a greater risk of deficiency of minerals that infant cereals are fortified with — namely iron and zinc. (megangarcia.com)
There is an association between deficiency of magnesium and low bone density together with an increased osteoporosis risk. (ahealthblog.com)