1. Increased Risk of Fractures: Long-term vegetarianism can lead to malnutrition and muscle reduction, increasing the risk of fractures due to weakened bones.
2. Potential for Fatty Liver: Many assume that a vegetarian diet eliminates the risk of fatty liver, but a study on 30 monks revealed that half of them suffered from this condition.
3. Susceptibility to Cardiovascular Issues: Cutting down on meat consumption and relying heavily on carbohydrates in vegetarian diets can result in the development of "three highs".
4. Formation of Gallstones: Some fibrous components found in certain plant-based foods can disrupt bile secretion, leading to the concentration of bile and potential formation of gallstones.
