Comment on The Biggest Lie About Veganism - AsapSCIENCE Response
jet@hackertalks.com 1 year ago
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Summary
🎥 “Hey, it’s Mike here” discusses a recent video by ASAP Science on veganism.
🌱 The video focuses on health, environment, and other aspects of veganism.
🔬 Mike agrees with some points but also provides a point-by-point response
.🎓 He announces completing his Master of Public Health degree and criticizes a beef advocacy program.
🌍 Mike appreciates ASAP Science’s videos but disagrees with some claims in their vegan video.
🥩 He addresses concerns about the environmental impact of veganism and the health benefits of a vegan diet.
🌱 Mike challenges the notion that humans evolved as meat eaters and discusses the availability of plant-based sources of B12
Highlights-
🌍 Vegan diet has environmental benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and less rainforest destruction.-
🤼♂️ Some historical examples, like gladiators and actors, challenge the assumption that meat is necessary for strength.-
🦷 Humans’ anatomical structure suggests a plant-based diet, and our digestive system resembles that of herbivores.-
🧠 Meat consumption may not be the primary driver of human brain development; cooked starch could have played a significant role.-
💪 Protein deficiency is rare in vegans, and B12 can be obtained from plant sources like duckweed and sea buckthorn.-
🥛 The claim that milk promotes strong bones is debated, as countries with low milk consumption don’t have higher fracture rates.-
🍖 The Epic Oxford study on vegan bone health may be influenced by BMI, which affects bone density.