Anusha Rao Anusha Rao Asked 5 months ago

Do vegans get cancer?

I'm considering switching to a vegan diet for health reasons, but my family is concerned about nutrient deficiencies. I also heard some people claim vegans don't get cancer; is there any truth to that, do vegans get cancer?

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Vasundhara Devi Vasundhara Devi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Eating a pure plant-based diet definitely purifies the body and reduces toxins, but it does not make one completely immune. Along with a clean diet, daily pranayama and a peaceful lifestyle are essential to keep our cells healthy.

Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yes, they can! Vegan diet is great for health, but genetics and environment also play a big role. So eating clean is awesome, but we still need to take care of our overall lifestyle!

Rahul Dev Rahul Dev Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Any human can get cancer, regardless of being vegan or non-veg. While a plant-based diet can lower certain risks, you still need to ensure you are active, lifting weights, and not eating junk vegan processed food.

Pranav Shah Pranav Shah Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Listen, don't stress too much about these things. Being vegan has its health benefits for sure, but there's no magical shield against illnesses. Just enjoy your food, live active, and take it one day at a time.

Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I've been vegan for three years now. Honestly, we can still get sick. If you eat only deep-fried french fries and vegan junk, your health will drop anyway. It is all about eating whole foods, not just the label.

Deepak Chawla Deepak Chawla Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan bhai, bilkul ho sakta hai. Vegan hone se risk thoda kam zaroor hota hai, par guarantees kisi cheez ki nahi hai na. Polluted cities mein rehna aur stress lena bhi toh bimari badhata hai.

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Harish Salve Harish Salve Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Even with a strict vegetarian or vegan diet, other factors like high blood pressure and stress affect your organs. I learned this the hard way. Regular health screenings are necessary for everyone, no matter your diet.

Meera Bai Meera Bai Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

The body is made of five elements and subject to nature's laws, so anyone can fall ill. Focus on pure thoughts, eat what nature provides with gratitude, and keep your mind free from fear and negativity.

Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

If being vegan meant zero chance of illness, I would have given up my butter chicken long ago! But seriously, processed vegan food is full of chemicals too. Healthy eating needs balance, not just cutting out dairy.

Sneha Sen Sneha Sen Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

It is so hard when you do everything right with your diet and still face health scares. I used to think my clean eating would protect me from everything, and it was devastating when I fell sick. We have to accept that diet is only one part of the puzzle.

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