Walk around a supermarket and the growing shelf space given to plant-based foods makes clear the trend is no flash in the frying pan.

But being vegan carries some inherent health risks, especially for women and children, nutrition experts have warned.

Growing numbers of people could see their health impacted because they are failing to get enough vitamins and minerals, according to researchers at a recent medical conference in London. New Feature

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So, what are the key nutrients that can be lacking in a plant-based diet and why are certain groups more at risk?

Plant-based eating is not just beloved by influencers – it also gets official encouragement.

The NHS Eat Well Guide says that most people should eat less red and processe

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