Would Eating Meat Make a Vegetarian Sick?

Do vegetarians get sick when they eat meat? Vegetarians or vegans won't get sick when they eat meat, but they might feel sluggish or have a stomachache if they eat too much too quickly.

Do vegetarians get sick when they eat meat?

nothing, according to Robin Foroutan, a registered dietitian nutritionist and representative for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Some people may feel as though they have a harder time digesting meat if they aren't used to it, Foroutan said, but there's no scientific evidence for this.

Do vegetarians lose the ability to digest meat?

Don't lose it

“There's no reason to believe we get sick. I can't conceive of our bodies losing the capability to tackle meat,” he says. “The nutrients in meats also have to be digested when we eat other foods. The enzymes that the body produces to break down meat proteins are also used to metabolize plant proteins.”