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.

Low levels of vitamin B12 are associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms, particularly among vegetarians and vegans.

I recommend essential supplements like vitamin D3, omega-3s, magnesium, and possibly iron for most people to enhance their health, especially if their diet lacks sufficient prebiotic and postbiotic fiber.

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

I believe everyone should take omega-3 fats, vitamin D3, and a good multivitamin to cover nutritional gaps that are hard to fill through diet alone, and I also believe in testing to determine the right vitamin D dosage for individuals, as some may need 10,000 units to achieve the same blood level as someone else who only needs 1,000 units due to genetic differences in vitamin D receptors.

I treated a patient with early dementia who had severe B vitamin deficiencies, and after supplementation, she experienced significant cognitive recovery.

I find that my best mental state occurs when I eat only meat, which helps me avoid feelings of grogginess or discomfort associated with other foods.

Ingesting sufficient omega-3 fatty acids can support mood and act as an effective anti-depressant, comparable to prescription medications.

For lunch, I focus on protein and vegetables, keeping carbohydrates low to support alertness through adrenaline and dopamine.