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veggiee
i have been a veggatarien for about 2 years now
i forget the vitamin/minal/nutrent is called! but it helps make your body make red blood cells
its found in meat, wich i strictly will never eat unless its due to major health issues (go animal activestt!)
i take vitimans that give me the nutreats needed, but im worred about something
i havent started my period yet, this isnt what im worried about but im afraid once i do, that all those extra red blood cells i need is gunna be taken away by periods. i know in alot of older woman when this occors they can get...i think its something like osteosarcoma?? but least i dont eat meat its going to make my chances highr!! =[
im really worried! i mean if i really have to i will eat meat again but....i dont know what else to do! i afraid also of lacking other nutreants, i have a healthy diet and all, its just i barly get any zink (i think thats what makes red blood cells??) as it is and then when my period comes, its gunna be even worse!! and my bones and me will be unhealthy and weak.
im not a vegan so i still eat/drink organic milk and eggs if that helps!
--ashley (grayrainbow33)
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I'm a vegetarian as well. The vitamin/mineral/nutrient you're probably talking about is iron. You can find it in red meat, but it is also in green leafy vegetables and other things. You'll be fine if you're taking vitamins, make sure your multivitamin is a multivitamin with iron. If you're still worried, talk to your doctor or see a nutricianist to see what you're lacking.
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I believe you're thinking of Iron, and you're right, it is important.
You should probably talk to your doctor about it, and possibly a nutritionist. The nutritionist can also examine what you're eating to make sure you're not missing out on anything else.
If you're not already taking one, I'd suggest a daily multivitamin. It will supplement what you're eating and help you get the nutrients you might be missing.
Your doctor might recommend iron supplements as well, or give you a quick blood test to check your levels.
It's good that you're thinking about your health. That will go a long way.
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