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Is the vegan diet right for certain people? — Whalespan

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Is the vegan diet right for certain people?

Paul Saladino11m · 2023-05-04

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✓Well SupportedThe inclusion of meat in the human diet was a key evolutionary factor that allowed for the growth of our brains and the development of the neocortex.✕Not SupportedA raw vegan diet can cause excessive gas, loss of muscle mass, feeling unwell, and no improvement in eczema.◐Partially SupportedDreams about meat may indicate physiological signals during transitions away from veganism.✕Not SupportedHumans are not frugivores and do not thrive long-term on a fruitarian diet.◐Partially Supported

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Nutrient density is the primary currency of health.

◐Partially SupportedHumans require essential nutrients such as B12, K2, choline, taurine, creatine, and carnitine, which are not adequately obtained from plant foods alone.

◐Partially SupportedMany individuals feel well on a plant-based diet for the first 2-3 years before nutrient deficiencies manifest.

◐Partially SupportedA former vegan reported experiencing a lack of libido and feeling asexual while on a vegan diet, attributing it to nutrient deficiencies.

◐Partially SupportedJunk food like Top Ramen is expensive when considering its lack of nutrients.

✕Not SupportedIt is not biologically sound to suggest that some individuals can absorb more nutrients from plant foods than others due to magical alchemy or specialized transporters.

◐Partially SupportedLong-term vegans often consume animal products like salmon or eggs to maintain their health.

◐Partially SupportedHalf a pound of pure ground beef provides significantly more nutrients than a filet of fish sandwich from McDonald's.

◐Partially SupportedRed meat, specifically grass-fed beef, is affordable when considering nutrient density and overall nutrient status.