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      • What is a Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet?
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      • Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet conclusions
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Is a Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet safe?

Safety of the treatment method

Although certain problems can arise with extreme vegetarian diets, such as B12, iron, and protein deficiency, the lacto-ovo vegetarian diet does not involve such risks (ref 8.9).

References

8. Imoberdorf R. Sense and nonsense of cancer diets. Aktuel Ernahrungsmed 2001;26:164-6.
9. Weitzman S. Alternative nutritional cancer therapies. Int J Canc Suppl 1998:11;69-72.