• xep
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    4 days ago

    I see, so your definition of luxury good is “something that can be functionally replaced.” I was thinking of the economic definition.

    I don’t think meat to be functionally replaceable with plant proteins. Heme-iron alone makes it very difficult to do, since iron from plants is far less bioavailable. What does a vegan diet do for Vitamin B12? Conspicuous consumption is not necessary for survival, but B12 very much is.

    I don’t notice a day-to-day difference.

    Changes from nutrition can take a long time to become manifest. I wish you longevity and good health.

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      IIRC there is exactly one variety of lentil that can supply B12, but otherwise it’s mass produced via bacteria fermentation. At a certain age, most doctors recommend a daily vitamin supplement anyway so it’s really a matter checking a few labels before you pick one to make sure your multivitamin matches your meatless diet.

      I appreciate the well wishes, my doctor is already much happier with my visits 😂

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      4 days ago

      Vegans often supplement harder to obtain nutrients, B12 and bioavailable Iron is very cheap and easily obtained, so it’s usually not an issue.