Photo: DPAThe Local · 22 Aug 2016, 15:31Published: 22 Aug 2016 15:31 GMT+02:00Updated: 22 Aug 2016 15:31 GMT+02:00The German government has warned that in some circumstances a vegan diet can be harmful to a person's health, as the non-meat, non-dairy lifestyle experiences a boom in Berlin. Other symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency can be poor muscle function and difficulties with movement. Other nutrients which the vegan diet may deprive a person of are vitamin D, calcium, iron and zinc. The government advises pregnant women or those breastfeeding against maintaining a vegan diet. Veganism is a particularly popular lifestyle choice in Berlin where dozens of vegan restaurants - and even vegan butchers - have sprung up in recent years.

Source: The Local August 22, 2016 13:30 UTC