Diet quality of pregnant women: plant-based vs. omnivorous
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares the diet quality of pregnant women who follow a strict plant-based (vegan) diet with those who eat an omnivorous diet, to understand nutritional differences and potential health impacts.
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Who can take part
- You are less than 27 weeks pregnant.
- You are older than 18 years.
- You follow a strict vegan diet (no animal products like meat, dairy, eggs, or honey) for your entire pregnancy, or you eat a diet that includes meat.
- You do not have a food allergy that affects what you can eat (like milk allergy, celiac disease, or lactose intolerance).
- You have no history of digestive diseases (such as Crohn's disease), diabetes, or conditions that affect vitamin B12 absorption.
- You have not had stomach or intestinal surgery that changes how you absorb nutrients (like gastric bypass).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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