RHR: Do Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Get Riskier as You Age? What Two New Studies Reveal

In this episode we discuss: How aging changes nutritional requirements Micronutrient concerns in vegetarian and vegan diets Why protein quality matters Why long-term vegetarian and vegan diets may leave older adults particularly vulnerable to inadequate protein Whether vegetarianism increases longevity Approaches for prioritizing protein and nutrient density Show notes: “Mortality in vegetarians a