Eur J Nutr April 2022 PMID 34855006

Intake of micronutrients and fatty acids of vegetarian, vegan, and omnivorous children (1-3 years) in Germany (VeChi Diet Study).

Stine Weder, Markus Keller, Morwenna Fischer, Katja Becker, Ute Alexy

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37
Peak: 7 in Nov 2024
across 3 sources since Dec 2021

Extended reach

180,564
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Total likes

2,597

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Dec 2021 – Apr 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The social discussions emphasize key findings of the study, including higher intakes of nutrients like B12 and vitamin E among vegans, and debate whether vegan diets can meet health needs without supplements, with words like 'favorable', 'higher', and 'debate' reflecting their tone and focus on implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the findings from the study that vegan children can have favorable nutrient intakes, indicating some agreement with the research.

InterestHigh interest

There is strong curiosity about the study's implications, with many posts citing specific nutrients and discussing potential health impacts.

EngagementModerate engagement

Postings include references to data, such as higher B12 levels in vegans, and debates about fortification and supplementation, showing moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight concerns and debates about dietary adequacy and policy implications, suggesting a moderate level of perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that vegan children had the highest overall intake of several micronutrients like vitamin E, B6, folate, magnesium, and iron compared to vegetarian and omnivorous children, with vegans also consuming healthier fats such as more polyunsaturated fatty acids.
  • Omnivorous children generally had higher intakes of vitamin B6, calcium, iodine, and DHA (an important omega-3 fatty acid), especially without supplements.
  • The results suggest that in this group of 13-year-olds in Germany, vegan diets can provide a more favorable intake of certain nutrients and fats, but different groups' nutrient intakes vary significantly depending on supplementation and diet type.]

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Danny Ishay
@DannyIshay · X

She would rather cherry pick to make a case against all vegan parenting rather than look at research on the topic. Imagine if we just did this with non-vegan parenting

Nov 24, 2024 · 123 likes · 6 shares · 9,299 followers View post →
Veg_analytic
@Veganalytic · X

Feb 2, 2022 · 26 likes · 5 shares · 1,447 followers View post →
Foolproof Mastery
@FoolproofMaster · X

Evidence showing you can have good health outcomes without eggs 1.https://t.co/B5wTHmgNkg 2. https://t.co/wZaVFhUzgG 3.https://t.co/lePepRfA4s 2/3 https://t.co/kWXXfnn7a6

Jun 12, 2023 · 10 likes · 1,177 followers View post →
Foolproof Mastery
@FoolproofMaster · X

"In the VeChi Diet Study, VN & VG children had a more favourable intake of several micronutrients & fatty acids than that of OM children, regardless of supplements" https://t.co/wZaVFhUzgG

Jun 10, 2023 · 10 likes · 1,177 followers View post →
Nicolai Worm
@NicolaiWorm · X

Deutsche Studie an Kleinkindern (VeChi Diet Study mit dem Ober-Vegetarier/Veganer-Propagandisten als Coautor): Vegan ernährte Kinder erreichen nicht den Bedarf für die Vitamine B2, B12 und Vitamin D und auch nicht für Eisen Jod und Calcium. https://t.co/1uD6BONTku

Jan 23, 2022 · 7 likes · 1,469 followers View post →
Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@hugopottisch @AwarenessB12 @DrAlanDesmond The VeCHI results for German children are probably typical these days - with FAR higher B12 intakes for vegans (VN) than for omnivores due to supplements and food fortification (doi:10.1007/s00394-021-02753-3): https://t.co/9QTqzWOHTi

Jun 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 1,479 followers View post →

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CarrSinn
@carr_sinn · X

@calotonterias @riviera6784 Pues hay más para leer... https://t.co/nlX5fm6414 https://t.co/U7UJiNCrsY https://t.co/DzFkhNXlBO

Apr 17, 2025 · 44 followers View post →
StarWarsWhovian Ⓥ
@StarWarsWhovian · X

RT @vegan_logic: She would rather cherry pick to make a case against all vegan parenting rather than look at research on the topic. Imagine…

Nov 29, 2024 · 6 shares · 505 followers View post →
Megg Gawat
@MeggGawat · X

RT @vegan_logic: She would rather cherry pick to make a case against all vegan parenting rather than look at research on the topic. Imagine…

Nov 25, 2024 · 6 shares · 2,105 followers View post →
The Original Justine Templer
@TheJustineTmplr · X

RT @vegan_logic: She would rather cherry pick to make a case against all vegan parenting rather than look at research on the topic. Imagine…

Nov 25, 2024 · 6 shares · 292 followers View post →
Pavitr Prabhakar -
@DeficientSeeker · X

RT @vegan_logic: She would rather cherry pick to make a case against all vegan parenting rather than look at research on the topic. Imagine…

Nov 25, 2024 · 6 shares · 239 followers View post →
Jonathan
@jak4072 · X

RT @vegan_logic: She would rather cherry pick to make a case against all vegan parenting rather than look at research on the topic. Imagine…

Nov 25, 2024 · 6 shares · 685 followers View post →
B (they/them)
@normalishvegan · X

RT @vegan_logic: She would rather cherry pick to make a case against all vegan parenting rather than look at research on the topic. Imagine…

Nov 25, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,693 followers View post →
Danny Ishay
@DannyIshay · X

She would rather cherry pick to make a case against all vegan parenting rather than look at research on the topic. Imagine if we just did this with non-vegan parenting

Nov 24, 2024 · 123 likes · 6 shares · 9,299 followers View post →
Miriam
@MiriamRapoport · X

@uskolzaichik @IrenIshii "Быть вегетарианцем" не равно "не кормить полноценно". Просто ко всему нужно подходить с умом и не манкировать обследованиями и анализами. Нам об этом говорили на лекциях по школьной физиологии в университете аж в 1994 году. И статьи есть https://t.co/cVcoD9Wmyr

Dec 21, 2023 · 308 followers View post →
Schwein
@ShwyneRei · X

@YuriNoirProduc1 @4linblue1 @LTebart Da du scheinbar sehr viel Ahnung vom Thema hast, kannst du uns bestimmt auch erklären, wo diese Studie Fehler enthalten soll: https://t.co/21zXZWCIp2 Falls Fachenglisch zu schwierig ist, hier eine Zusammenfassung auf deutsch: https://t.co/gZGeBY2zcD

Sep 10, 2023 · 128 followers View post →
Foolproof Mastery
@FoolproofMaster · X

Evidence showing you can have good health outcomes without eggs 1.https://t.co/B5wTHmgNkg 2. https://t.co/wZaVFhUzgG 3.https://t.co/lePepRfA4s 2/3 https://t.co/kWXXfnn7a6

Jun 12, 2023 · 10 likes · 1,177 followers View post →
Foolproof Mastery
@FoolproofMaster · X

"In the VeChi Diet Study, VN & VG children had a more favourable intake of several micronutrients & fatty acids than that of OM children, regardless of supplements" https://t.co/wZaVFhUzgG

Jun 10, 2023 · 10 likes · 1,177 followers View post →
Damned Atheist
@AtheistDamned · X

@thermonomix @itsdavidramms @Rich_Cooper https://t.co/3DoiKGuPxc https://t.co/ajmcuaICmL https://t.co/LSdJ95vHQY I could go all day. You have yet to show me evidence that one cannot get sufficient nutrients on a vegan diet.

Mar 28, 2023 · 212 followers View post →
Damned Atheist
@AtheistDamned · X

@thermonomix @itsdavidramms @Rich_Cooper Cereal fortification is not for the 2% of the population who are vegan, especially considering a large proportion of cereals are not vegan…and because B12 is water soluble, it’s more bioavailable (your favourite word) through supplements. https://t.co/LSdJ95vHQY https://t.co/6BB0cBukus

Mar 28, 2023 · 212 followers View post →
Damned Atheist
@AtheistDamned · X

@thermonomix @itsdavidramms @Rich_Cooper Which is impossible to achieve in one’s diet? Can you provide evidence that vegans suffer from vitamin A deficiency? https://t.co/PiMkNak8BR https://t.co/xxrA7iGRSX https://t.co/V4tAQmoen1 https://t.co/KihnrqUbiJ I could keep going

Mar 27, 2023 · 212 followers View post →
Pia Metsa
@PiaLuonto · X

RT @ETM_Kaipiainen: @MikaelFogelholm @JuhanaHarju Saksalainen Ve Chi Diet -tutkimus on tätä tietoa kerännyt, tässä viimeisin julkaisu. Medi…

Feb 20, 2023 · 1 share · 558 followers View post →
Johanna Kaipiainen
@ETM_Kaipiainen · X

@MikaelFogelholm @JuhanaHarju Saksalainen Ve Chi Diet -tutkimus on tätä tietoa kerännyt, tässä viimeisin julkaisu. Mediaa tämä ei ole Suomessa kiinnostanut ja Pohjoismaisten ravitsemussuositusten luonnoksessakin on ohitettu

Feb 20, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 813 followers View post →
Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

@adammartinsk @victor_vegg https://t.co/kkoiXLWNGv

Nov 17, 2022 · 107,877 followers View post →
Martin Smollich
@ErnMedBlog · X

@ggkuhnle @DerClue @a_klofat Zumindest für 1-3-Jährige gibt es die VeChi-Studie. Besonders zu beachten sind Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Calcium und Eisen: https://t.co/QIpcb4WyF8

Oct 20, 2022 · 2 likes · 6,075 followers View post →
Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@hugopottisch @AwarenessB12 @DrAlanDesmond The VeCHI results for German children are probably typical these days - with FAR higher B12 intakes for vegans (VN) than for omnivores due to supplements and food fortification (doi:10.1007/s00394-021-02753-3): https://t.co/9QTqzWOHTi

Jun 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 1,479 followers View post →
Alan Watson
@Alan_Watson_ · X

@DoctorTro @MJPadula @NYCMayor @pran_dr It is mainly supplements - as shown by Vegans in VeChi (>97% of whom supplement) having dramatically higher intakes of B12 than omnivores Doi:10.1007/s00394-021-02753-3 But, hey, if it makes you feel any better just assume they cheat

Jun 9, 2022 · 1,479 followers View post →
Félix D.
@felixdrouet · X

RT @Veganalytic:

Feb 3, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,391 followers View post →
Mathilde Sapin
@MathildeSapin95 · X

RT @Veganalytic:

Feb 2, 2022 · 5 shares · 356 followers View post →
....Moi Je....
@Kr1Fu · X

RT @Veganalytic:

Feb 2, 2022 · 5 shares · 32 followers View post →
Maiden Rainger
@maiden_rainger · X

RT @Veganalytic:

Feb 2, 2022 · 5 shares · 33 followers View post →
Veg_analytic
@Veganalytic · X

Feb 2, 2022 · 26 likes · 5 shares · 1,447 followers View post →
Nicolai Worm
@NicolaiWorm · X

Deutsche Studie an Kleinkindern (VeChi Diet Study mit dem Ober-Vegetarier/Veganer-Propagandisten als Coautor): Vegan ernährte Kinder erreichen nicht den Bedarf für die Vitamine B2, B12 und Vitamin D und auch nicht für Eisen Jod und Calcium. https://t.co/1uD6BONTku

Jan 23, 2022 · 7 likes · 1,469 followers View post →
⅃ɵ෴eL
@joel27799310 · X

Dec 3, 2021 · 1,074 followers View post →
Matthew Nagra, ND
@drmatthewnagra · X

Intake of micronutrients and fatty acids of vegetarian, vegan, and omnivorous children (1–3 years) in Germany (VeChi Diet Study) https://t.co/UZ2aqmyPEQ

Dec 3, 2021 · 1 like · 3,143 followers View post →