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Vegetarians more likely to be miserable than meat eaters, scientists claim

VEGETARIANS are twice as likely to be miserable as meat eaters, scientists claim.

SAD: Vegetarians are twice as likely to be miserable as meat eaters(Image: GETTY )

Experts say veggies suffer because of a shortage of vitamins and minerals in their diet, which is having a knock-on effect on their mental health.

The Bristol University study found vegetarians scored a higher than average depression score.

NO MEAT DIET: Gwyneth Paltrow does not eat red meat(Image: GETTY )

A lack of meat led to a lower intake of vitamin B12 and eating more nuts leads to higher levels of omega-6 fatty acids, with both linked to mental health problems.

The report added: “Other potential factors include high blood levels of phytoestrogens, consequent mainly on diets rich in vegetables and soya.

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“And lower intakes of seafood are thought to be associated with greater risk of depressive symptoms.”

However, not eating red meat – like celebrity vegan Gwyneth Paltrow – lowers the danger of heart problems, obesity and diabetes.

But 7% of veggies don’t have enough vitamin B12, which plays a key role in producing brain chemicals which affects people’s moods.