Why a Vegan or Plant-Based Diet Can Be a Problem for Periods

A vegan or exclusively plant-based diet can make periods lighter and more painful but it can also cause irregular periods due to impaired ovulation and low progesterone.

Phytoestrogens generally have an anti-estrogen, period-lightening effect but the main problem with a vegan diet is the long-term depletion of women’s health nutrients such as zinc, iodine, vitamin A, and taurine.

If you’ve been vegan for more than a year, I encourage you to share your experience in the comments.

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