The vegetarian tradition has very ancient origins. This type of nutritional pattern first “appeared” in the countries of the Far East. Switching from the typical modern Western diet to a vegetarian diet offers benefits, but this does not necessarily mean that such a diet can be considered “ideal” for all aspects of individual health.
Thus, while a vegetarian/vegan diet plays a significant role in optimizing several specific issues related to metabolic and chronic disorders, there are controversial data regarding its potential risks to bone tissue. Thus, this review examines the potential issues associated with this type of nutritional pattern and bone health.
