"Vegetarian" profile
9 important tests to monitor your health if your diet is low in meat or meat-free:
- Vitamin D (25-OH). A deficiency prevents calcium absorption, leading to brittle bones.
- Vitamin B12. The main source is animal food, it participates in the work of every cell in the body, especially important for blood formation and nervous system functioning.
- Total calcium. The main component of bones, its deficiency will lead to the development of osteoporosis.
- Total protein. An important indicator that ensures you are getting enough protein from plant foods.
- Iron (Fe). Unfortunately, plant foods contain little iron, and a deficiency can lead to a decrease in hemoglobin in the blood and the development of anemia.
- Ferritin. An indicator of iron stores in the body.
- Total cholesterol. A lack of cholesterol can lead to a decrease in the production of sex hormones and even infertility, as well as the body's inability to absorb vitamin D and calcium.
- Inorganic phosphorus. Part of bone tissue (including teeth) CBC. A screening test to assess the overall condition of the body.