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Originally Posted by rubicon
Villages PL: I find the studies done by experts very confusing and contradicting. Iron creates an oxidative reaction but iron is essential to the blood. Many narratives are circulating that meat protein is essential especially for people over the age of 65. The bigger danger to the body is inflamation .
I don't believe a doctor would place every patient he/she had on a vegan diet because each person health age and needs vary. Such things as ability to absorb nutrients they need, the effect of fiber on their digestive system their need for iron because perhaps they are anemic, etc. The bigger concern is a person's ability to creating tasting and nutrient needed meals . I mean you just don't buy frozen vegetables and mix them around
i could be wrong about all this but based on the Restaurant Discussion thread it doesn't appear many villagers are intrigued by a vegan diet
As to eternal life far too complicated and taxing for me.
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rubicon, yes, iron is essential but can be obtained from vegetables and one thing about iron is that some of it gets recycled in the body. So, most of us don't need a big new supply every day. Of course there may always be exceptions. I never rule out exceptions although I have been accused of it many times. I never say everyone must do this or that.
To restate it another way: Iron is essential but excess iron may be harmful. If a doctor says someone needs more iron based on a blood test, then they probably do and should follow the doctors advice.
People over 65 need more meat protein? Let me give that some thought; perhaps some people do need it. It might be a good subject for a new thread. I need some time on that one.