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Meat eating best for the majority

Thank you once again for much "food for thought". I see a lot of damaged immune systems with my vegetarian and vegan clients and have long been of the opinion that meat eating (yes, red meat, too) is necessary for the majority of people. In the interests of balance, what do vegetarians and vegans die of? Jackie Drakeford, physiotherapist and aromatherapist, Walberton, West Sussex........

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