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Rory, I'm guessing that you are a young man. I am a middle aged man but like you was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. Unfortunately this occurred 6 months after adopting a vegan diet. I also have to take Thyroxine every morning on an empty stomach and 30 mins before eating anything. I showed no...

Thanks to everyone for your responses. They've all been really interesting. Sorry for my tardy reply, I was expecting to get notifications if my question was answered but didn't so haven't returned to the forum. As an update, I decided a week or so ago to up my protein intake, so now have a...

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="DEAR BONNY REBECCA... - YouTube" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Interesting take on a vegan youtuber called Bonny Rebecca who has recently admitted to not being Vegan...

I find it interesting that this subject seems to generate so little interest. I would ask, why isn't it mandatory? Surely if you believe in an ideology and an aspect of your life goes against that ideology, which it is possible to change, even though that may mean taking a financial hit, why...

Hello, I've asked several prominent vegans this question and have yet to receive a response. I ask from a place of genuine curiosity. I have asked my bank if they invest in animal agriculture or products that use animal testing etc again I have never received a reply so assume that they do...

Thanks for you response and links, will look into them. Someone else has also mentioned collagen to me quite recently so I'll definitely check it out. I eat ground flaxseed with my oatmeal most mornings together witha handful of walnuts and a couple of brazils for selenium. My OP was really...

Thanks for taking the time to write all of that PTree. Very considered view, thanks for your suggestions. You're right, perhaps I've put too much emphasis on diet as a cure all and the inevitability of ageing is kicking in. Really glad that the Plant based diet is working for you.

So much judgement, so many assumptions, so much anger, so little compassion or understanding, so much disbelief, so many accusations in reply to a simple question asking how everyone feels, from someone you don't know, are never likely to meet, who lives thousands of miles away. Unlike yourself...

Thanks Emma, Yes I watched the recent video Ryan posted regarding his testosterone levels. I am not athletic just active. My family genetics would suggest that I put on weight easily, but a combination of activity and vanity mean I have managed to maintain an ideal weight the vast majority of my...

Thanks Mischief, you're absolutely right about the parallel lives, one simply doesn't know, that's why I've been considering the fish and eggs. My concern about how complicated the diet is, probably comes from the seemingly constant talk of supplements I come across on social media, podcasts...

Thanks Poppy, Must say that if this is only the start of things then I'm dreading my 60's, 70's hopefully 80's etc. I guess being active all my life, having physical non office based jobs, enjoying the outdoors, having quite a disciplined approach to most things, everything in moderation and...

Must say, that you come across as very ****** off. One of those didactic vegans that most people find so objectionable. Your very first line of reply to my post was critical, yes I do share my land of birth with that of the Bard, but I'm no Shakespeare, humble apologies for that. Why are...

Because it seems that heavy supplementation is needed for optimum health, which I think someone considering a WFPB diet, if based on health would find off putting. I would say that around a third of what I post is health related and have only recently come to the realisation that health benefits...

Iodized salt isn't recommended as its highly refined. I believe spirulina is a better source As I said previously, I'm aware of the daily dozen. I would say that I don't use spices on every evening meal, so might fall short there and if I eat fruit in any quantity my digestion goes crazy, so...

You misunderstand my point. I meant why does it feel like you have to become a biologist/nutritionist to eat a correct and healthy vegan diet? I NEVER considered what I was eating when I was Omni and never had any health issues. Not looking for any excuses, or actually advice really, I was just...

Thanks for your input Andy. I know, I've thought that these people that eat an egg and feel miraculously cured of whatever they were having problems with are barking mad and just getting a placebo effect. I take great offence at being called an old man!!! But seriously, Maybe aches and pains and...

To be honest Lou, I wasn't feeling low in energy after 6 months of adopting a vegan diet, I went to see my doctor because of the swollen and discolouration of my ankles and worries about Diabetes. My current lack of energy and weakness only started around 6 months ago, sorry if I wasn't clear...

Thanks for links Emma.

Thanks very much Lou. I would be very surprised if I wasn't hitting all macros and micros, but I guess I've got nothing to lose from trying cronometer. The last thing I want to do is start eating any animal products again, it's just a case of getting rid of that nagging doubt. I used to catch...

I would've thought that if I was undernourished I'd be losing weight? As mentioned previously my blood panel came back all good, was also tested for celiac and anaemia. Everything came back fine.