I remember stressing out about Lysine and Cystine. Many novice vegans make a big deal of this. A vegan who does not eat a large amount and a large variety of foods can risk not getting enough of a particular Essential amino acid. However, If you are eating enough calories you are probably getting enough protein, is a bit of a simplification. If you are eating enough calories you are probably getting enough protein. Therefore we go back to the often repeated phrase. In real life, the only people diagnosed with Kwashiorkor are also calorie deficient. But if something is inhibiting protein synthesis or absorption you would still end up with protein deficiency, Kwashiorkor. Like anemia is not always because of a lack of iron. I imagine there are health issues that might prevent or slow down the production of these other amino acids. When you go see a doctor ask to be tested for these. I haven't heard of or seen such a test, but it's not a bad assumption. I'm assuming that since your research indicated that " these levels are lower in vegans", that they can be tested for. And you are right, "the body can synthesize these on its own¨. I don't know what you mean by muscle/bone issue but it just further underlines my conclusion: Go See A Doctor.Īll the amino acids you mentioned are Non-Essential Amino Acids. but you can't tell from the light being on. it's sort of like the engine light on your dashboard. Fatigue is such a common symptom - it has so many causes. IBS is notoriously difficult to diagnose. If you have those symptoms you should go see a doctor. You said, "similar symptoms as myself (IBS, fatigue, muscle/bone issues)." So the first thing I'm going to say is you should go see a doctor. Here's a panel of plant-based doctors discussing supplementation. Go get your blood work done and get the facts. At the end of the day, blood tests don't lie. Upon researching, I guarantee you can find just as much info in favour of supplementing as you will apposed. I don't know why your diet is so limited, whether it's allergies or simply just dislikes, but there's no question if you don't eat what you need in your diet, you will end up deficient, one way or another. I don't have nearly as long as that, but I also have never felt healthier.without heaps of supplements. I have a friend that's been vegan over 25 years now, and they're thriving just fine without supplements, aside from the usual B12. If you want real vitamins, eat real food. Pills/supplements are not a replacement for real whole foods. So.in my humble opinion, if you eat a balanced vegan diet, and you're supplementing with B12, you normally should not require any other supplements. Ultimately, you decide what you want to put in your body. You are getting my opinion based on my own research. First of all, I am not a nutritionist, doctor.
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