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Is Switching To A Vegetarian Diet Harmful For Health?

I have G6PD condition. Is it possible for me to go vegetarian. I mean, can I avoid all animal products, except eggs and yogurt , and stay healthy at the same time? I also eat chickpeas, black eye beans, dal, and soy. But, I avoid fava beans always. Will this impact negatively on my health? I am too worry.
posted on Fri, 10 Nov 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

In your case, switching over to vegetarian diet should not cause any harm. You need to avoid strictly consumption of fava beans. Hope the information provided helps. Kindly keep a check on your hemoglobin levels regularly.

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Is Switching To A Vegetarian Diet Harmful For Health?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In your case, switching over to vegetarian diet should not cause any harm. You need to avoid strictly consumption of fava beans. Hope the information provided helps. Kindly keep a check on your hemoglobin levels regularly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.