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The Benefits and Risks of Veganism: Exploring the Link Between Diet, Bone Strength, and Nutrient Deficiencies
TLDR Research suggests that cutting out dairy and meat from our diets can have positive effects on the environment, but the link between milk consumption and bone strength is not as straightforward as previously believed. Vegans can have healthy bones without dairy by consuming vegetables and fortified foods, but they may be at risk of deficiencies in crucial nutrients like vitamin B12, which can be supplemented.
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Vegans go beyond not eating meat and also avoid dairy products and eggs, but opinions on whether veganism is beneficial or not are highly polarized.
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Cutting out dairy and meat from our diets is beneficial for the environment, as it takes up less land, uses less water, and produces fewer greenhouse gases, but the idea that milk is necessary for strong bones is being challenged by research suggesting that the link between milk consumption and bone strength is not as straightforward as previously believed.
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Research suggests that there is no clear link between milk consumption and strong bones, as studies have found that people in countries that drink less milk do not have more broken bones, and vegans who load up on vegetables and fortified foods can have bones just as strong as non-vegans.
11:35
Vegans can have healthy bones without dairy by consuming vegetables and fortified foods, and now the podcast will explore the potential risks of not eating meat.
15:40
Humans and our ancestors started eating meat around 2 million years ago, which was a key factor in our evolutionary success and the development of our larger brains.
19:23
Eating meat helped humans develop larger brains and become more innovative, but vegans may be at risk of deficiencies in crucial nutrients like vitamin B12.
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Vegans may be at risk of deficiencies in crucial nutrients like vitamin B12, but supplements can help ensure they are getting enough of these nutrients.
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The science says that you can be healthy without meat and milk if you are careful and take supplements, and cutting down on animal products can still have positive effects on the environment and your health.
