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Essential Vegan Dietary Requirements And Sources (docs.google.com)

submitted 1 year ago by hotwarioinyourarea@slrpnk.net to c/vegan@lemmy.ml

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Hi everyone!

I initially created this document because I couldn't find anything similar. Feel free to use it if you find it helpful but also remember I'm not a nutritionist or doctor but if there are any inaccuracies I will change them.

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[–] Archpawn@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That's good, but I found a few problems with it.

You only have ALA for omega-3 in fat, but you also need EPA and DHA (as far as I can find, your body can convert from one to the other, though there's still differences based on which you get). From what I've heard, basically the only vegan place to get those is algal oil. If you're okay with crustaceans being killed (they have vastly simpler minds than even fish), then krill oil is also an option.

You listed Methionine and Phenylalanine in the amino acids, when it should be Methionine + Cysteine and Phenylalanine

Tyrosine because your body can convert. Also, I understand you need more protein than just what you get from the essential amino acids, so that should be included too.