#342: Are Vegan Diets Superior for Health?

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In this episode we discuss:

Today's Topic in Focus: Vegan Diets & Human Health
  • Defining “plant-based” diets
  • Examination of various intervention trials comparing diets
  • Is veganism suitable across the lifestage?
  • Benefits of a vegan diet
  • Are there benefits to excluding animal products?
  • Can the benefits of a vegan diet be gleaned whilst including animal foods?
  • Nutrient considerations if deciding to eat vegan: a well-forumulated vegan diet
  • Should athletes consider: creatine, carnosine, carnitine, leucine, etc.?
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Being consigned to the Quack Asylum in this episode is... Misleading information and confusing messaging by the Plant Power Doctor

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Comments

  1. Great podcast!

    I love how you give links to studies talked about on the podcast, some great topics to think about when talking about vegan or even plant-based diets particularly how people define them. Usually, give the eye roll when someone mentions Vegan being superior but it was great to finally listen to an unbiased discussion on the topic. Thanks

      1. Is it possible to obtain the transcript of this chapter?

        I have difficulties with spoken English.

        Thank you very much

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