Introduction Recent scientific inquiry has raised questions about the nutritional adequacy of strictly plant-based diets during physiological stress. A study indicates that vegan diets may hinder the body’s self-healing capabilities, particularly following injury or trauma, due to potential deficiencies in specific proteins and nutrients [1]. The research suggests wound healing outcomes may be suboptimal in patients adhering to vegan or vegetarian diets. This finding intersects with broader discussions on dietary protein quality and bioavailability. While vegan and vegetarian diets have grown in popularity, medical literature points to challenges in obtaining certain nutrients essential for tissue repair, such as complete proteins and…

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