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The Game Changers Documentary Scientific Review

  • The Game Changers documentary endorses vegan diets as the best source for protein, but lacks contributions from many nutrition specialists.
  • Recent comprehensive studies reveal no substantial evidence that reducing red meat intake is necessary for improving health.
  • Studies show mixed health outcomes for vegetarians and vegans compared to omnivores - no consistent superior health benefits were documented.
  • Vegetarian diets, while high in some nutrients, can lead to nutrient deficiencies without careful management and supplementation.
  • Multiple studies indicate that animal proteins, often with a better amino acid profile and digestibility, are as good as or superior to plant proteins for muscle growth and strength.
  • For non-ethical reasons, adopting a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle may not provide added health or physical benefits compared to a balanced omnivorous diet.
  • Ethical vegetarians and vegans might need to put extra effort into diet planning and supplementation to achieve similar fitness results as non-vegetarians.

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