The Pros And Cons Of A Vegan Diet

Is Becoming a Vegan Actually Healthier than Other Dietary Styles? Many Vegans displace meat and dairy in their diets claiming it is a healthier life style than the average person with other daily eating habits, that’s when the question presents itself: Is Becoming a Vegan Actually Healthier than Other Dietary Styles? A vegan is simply a life style of someone who does not eat dairy products, eggs, or any other animal product. Many vegans also do not use anything made with animal products such as various forms of fabrics or any animal tested products because of their views of it being inhumane. (Breyer) I strongly believe Vegan Diets are not a healthy way to live life. Some nutrients can only be found in plants (such as Vitamin C) as well as others that can only be acquired from animal’s meat. Animal protein contains all the right ratios of

This is important for muscle mass and bone health. Vegans don’t get any animal protein, which can cause negative effects on the body (Gunnars). Creatine helps form an energy reservoir in cells, which many vegans are deficient in, and this can cause harm to muscle and brain functions. Carnosine is protective against numerous amounts of degenerative processes within the body and has the possibility of preventing against aging, but this can only be found in the consumption of animal meat. (Gunnars) The most active form of Omega-3 fatty acids in the body that has been primarily found in animal foods is Docosahexaenoic Acid. Omega-3, in its plant form, inefficiently converts this Acid into the body creating a deficient immune system. (Gunnars) Not to mention a vegan diet makes it practically impossible to properly obtain the correct amount of vitamin A from any plant form of food without juicing. Vitamin A is a vital nutrient our