Vegan food can be healthier
People who switch to a vegan diet often initially become healthier, have more energy after a few weeks, maintain a healthy weight, and also look healthier. These changes are often caused by eliminating unhealthy elements from the diet and adding natural foods.
Long-term vegan eating
When following a purely vegan diet for a long period of time, deficiencies in certain nutrients arise. Supplementing with these nutrients can address these deficiencies, but often some minerals, vitamins, or other nutrients are missing. The most well-known supplement for vegans is vitamin B12. Other nutrients play an important role; read on for more information.
Nutrient deficiencies cause depression
Many clients who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet come to trip therapy. Depression, anxiety, and low energy levels are the most common complaints in this group. Psychedelic therapy is certainly effective against the psychological aspects of depression and anxiety, but it doesn't address the underlying physical nutrient deficiency. The best way to find a lasting solution is, of course, to address both the physical (nutrition) and the psychological (psychedelic therapy) aspects simultaneously.
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The most common deficiencies in vegans are vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Increasingly, low protein intake (and certain amino acids) is a contributing factor to poorer health.
The role of proteins and amino acids in depression
Here's a list of nutrients you should pay attention to as a vegan: carnitine, creatine, iodine, omega-3 (DHA and EPA), omega-6 (GLA), selenium, vitamin B1, B2, B6, B11, B12, D, Q10, and zinc.
The ratio of the Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids
Vegan trip therapy?
Are you vegan and interested in a psychedelic session? Use the tips on this page to find out which nutrients you can get through food and which you should take as a supplement. During a trip therapy program, we'll brainstorm with you and explore what can help you.
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