Additionally, children or teens who follow a strictly plant-based diet may be at an increased risk of deficiency in several critical nutrients, including vitamin B12, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin D ( While its possible for kids on a plant-based diet to get enough of these nutrients from food alone, it requires careful planning
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Note: Originally published in February 2015, this article has been revised and updated for accuracy and thoroughness.
Recently, a potent inhibitor of SLC1A5, V-9302, has been reported to be effective in several cancer cell lines and in vivo tumor models 205