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Research Shows Vegan Diet Leads to Nutritional Deficiencies, Health Problems; Plant-Forward Omnivorous Whole Foods Diet Is Healthier

September 8, 2022
Although the vegan diet is often promoted as being good for heart health, eliminating consumption of animal products may cause nutritional deficiencies and could lead to negative consequences, according to a comprehensive review published in the medical journal Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases.

Noting an absence of randomized controlled trial data showing long-term safety or effectiveness of its restrictive eating patterns, researchers conducted a scientific review of published literature on the vegan diet, as well as the evolutionary history of the human diet.

“As fundamental as diet is to health, you need to keep in mind the diet for which we’ve been adapted genetically, “said James O’Keefe, MD, the study’s lead author and director of preventive cardiology at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute. “Animal-based foods have been an important part of the human diet for at least three million years. Eliminating all animal foods would be like deciding you’re going to feed a tiger tofu and expect that it’s going to be healthy. If you want an organism to thrive, you should feed it the diet for which it’s been genetically adapted via evolution down through the ages.”

Compared to the standard American diet of highly processed, low-fiber, high-calorie, sugary foods, vegan diets have some health advantages. However, researchers found that avoiding all animal foods may lead to nutritional deficiencies in vitamin B12, omega-3, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, and high-quality protein.

These deficiencies may be associated with increased risk for certain types of cancer, stroke, bone fractures, preterm birth, and failure to thrive. Avoiding consumption of animal-sourced food may also be related to higher rates of depression and anxiety. Hair loss, weak bones, muscle wasting, skin rashes, hypothyroidism, and anemia are other issues that have been observed in those strictly following a vegan diet.

On the other hand, consuming excess processed meats and/or burned, fatty meat can also be detrimental to a person’s health. Researchers noted it is important to be selective about the animal-based foods consumed.

Instead of eliminating all animal-sourced foods, researchers concluded that a plant-forward omnivorous, whole-foods diet may be a more effective dietary approach to improving life expectancy.

A plant-forward omnivorous whole foods diet consists of natural, unprocessed foods rich in vegetables, nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil, berries, and other fruits, along with whole grains and legumes. Animal foods such as wild-caught seafood, pasture-raised meats, eggs, and unsweetened dairy are also essential to the diet.

“If you’re eating a strict vegan diet, it is very difficult to supplement enough of all of the nutrients and high-quality protein that you need to be strong and healthy,” O’Keefe said. “If you’re doing it for your health, there is no substitute for eating the natural whole foods—you’re better off eating wholesome animal foods that are not overcooked and/or highly processed; understanding this is vitally important for your health.”

Researchers noted that future prospective studies are needed to evaluate the cardiovascular effects of a plant-forward omnivorous whole-foods diet to support the observational findings.

Read the full article “Debunking the Vegan Myth: The Case for a Plant-Forward Omnivorous Whole-Foods Diet” in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases.

@CutestCookie

Lol

I am starting to hate you all 😤

Vegan sausages and tofu exist

You can't judge them as bad just because they're vegan.

saying a vegans diet can potentially have complications is not evidence vegans are “bad”

Neither group should judge the pther

Although I love meat, I love vegetarian food as well, but I am not satisfied without meat.😂

This.

And thats all that there is to say about that.

By the way - eating meat is ALSO dangerous.

Bruh is this forum made to target @CutestCookie?

#5 tofu bad too! Digestive discomfort: Eating large amounts of tofu can cause digestive discomfort.
Soy intolerance: Some people have a soy intolerance, which means their digestive system has trouble breaking down soy. Symptoms include gas, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Soy allergy: Soy is an allergen for some people, and can cause allergic reactions like itching, rashes, and respiratory distress.
Hormonal effects
Breast tumors: Some doctors recommend that people with estrogen-sensitive breast tumors limit their soy intake.
Thyroid issues: Some professionals advise people with poor thyroid function to avoid tofu.
Fertility: Research suggests that eating soy products might decrease FSH and LH in people who are premenopausal, which may impact fertility.
Other considerations
Taste: Some people may find the taste and texture of tofu unpleasant.
Kidney disease: People with kidney disease should talk to their nephrologist before eating soy foods.

Bro wrote a whole documentary 💀

I still respect your opinion tho

I completely agree! 👍

Literally this. Leave vegans alone

The only bad vegans are the activists

#𝟙𝟞 𝕋𝕣𝕦𝕖, 𝔹𝕌𝕋, 𝔾𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕟𝕦𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕞𝕖𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕤 𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕨𝕒𝕪 𝕓𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦. 𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕣 😋

#13 frfr

If it is for health or personal reasons (I won’t elaborate on personal) it is fine. [Deleted] - C4F