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Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Vegan diets can outperform omnivorous diets in certain studies, particularly in terms of health outcomes.

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How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner

@ Andrew Huberman

How Different Diets Impact Your Health | Dr. Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

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Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

In the twin study, participants were randomized into vegan and omnivorous diets, and while the vegans lost more weight and lowered their LDL cholesterol, the adherence to the diet was a significant concern.

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Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The twin study revealed that while participants on a vegan diet reported improvements, many expressed doubts about their ability to maintain that diet long-term, highlighting the importance of adherence to dietary changes.

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Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The vegan participants in the twin study were found to have longer telomeres and were biologically younger than their omnivorous counterparts after just eight weeks, indicating potential health benefits of a vegan diet.

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Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The ongoing debate about the optimal diet—vegetarian, vegan, or omnivore—suggests that individual dietary needs may vary based on genetics, activity levels, and health status.

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Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The best diet is a whole food, plant-based diet, which can include some meat, rather than being strictly vegan or vegetarian.

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Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The naming of diets like 'plant-based' can be misleading, as it often gets conflated with veganism, which can deter people from adopting healthier eating habits.

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Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Investigator bias can influence study outcomes, as researchers may design studies that favor their preferred dietary approach.

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Sam Altman

02/11/17

@ Y Combinator

As a vegetarian, I've found that taking omega-3 and B12 supplements has significantly boosted my performance at work.

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Dr. Mark Hyman

04/14/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Many vegans face significant nutrient deficiencies if they do not supplement, particularly with methylated B12, which is crucial for those who may not be poor methylators.