Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

It’s true that some animals can digest plants that we can’t digest. But there is plenty of evidence that humans can live perfectly well on a plant based diet if they eat the right plants . It’s not necessary to eat meat for getting nutrients.


> But there is plenty of evidence that humans can live perfectly well on a plant based diet if they eat the right plants .

Vitamin B-12

From https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-b12/art...

“However, if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, you might be prone to deficiency because plant foods don't contain vitamin B-12. ”


If you are deficient there you can take supplements.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: