As dogs are omnivores having carnivorous tendencies, they actually better absorb animal - sourced omega fatty
acids than vegetarian sources.
Not exact matches
Research suggests that ALA is less potent
than the other two omega - 3 fatty
acids, but you can find them in
vegetarian sources such as flaxseed and walnuts that are smoothie friendly!
Probably less
than that because a
vegetarian's gut microbiome is able to digest the phytic
acid to a larger degree in addition to all phytic
acid's health benefits.
Lacto -
vegetarians eat milk / dairy products, which contain lesser amounts of this amino
acid, but definitely more
than vegetable sources.
One study found that
vegetarians had a markedly lower serum trans fatty
acid level
than nonvegetarians (0.03 % compared with 0.50 % of total fatty
acids), a finding that presumably reflects differences in intake (6).
In spite of higher intakes of omega - 3 fatty
acids, some omnivores report having worse moods
than vegetarians.
A
vegetarian or vegan diet can provide all of the essential amino
acids a person needs, with less fat
than an omnivorous diet.
Most
vegetarian diets, even ones that include eggs and dairy products, often have less saturated fat and cholesterol and more complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, magnesium, folic
acid, vitamin C and E and carotenoids
than diets that include meat.
It is important to note that
vegetarians who get enough of these amino
acids through diet still have less stored creatine
than non-
vegetarians.