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>weight gain

Weight gain happens when you consume more calories than you burn. It can happen on any diet, although it's more difficult on a plant-based diet because we get a lot of fiber.

>acne

That's strange, because my acne cleared up when I stopped consuming dairy.

>vertical lines in my nails

This is a symptom of a B12 deficiency, and may be the cause of your depression, anxiety, and loss of energy, since it's a crucial vitamin for mental health. I recommend ordering this multivitamin ASAP, as well as talking to your doctor about getting B12 shots.

Edit: Nevermind about the B12, I see that you've been taking it regularly already. I'm not sure what else those lines could mean. Maybe try this supplement? Examine.com recommends that vegans supplement zinc, especially if they work out a lot.

>depression and anxiety. This is probably the worst one for me. I get major social anxiety and my social support network has shrunk

It's difficult to look at people the same way when you know that they're contributing to the incredible suffering of so many helpless animals, which in turn makes it more difficult to socialize and connect with them. I've experienced social isolation too, and unfortunately I don't have a good solution for it, other than to take comfort in the fact that we're growing and may become a majority in our lifetime.

Aside from B12, you may want to buy some algae-based omega-3 supplements. Although the research on supplementation is inconclusive, EPA and DHA are essential fatty acids that only occur naturally in fish and are vital for brain function.

And finally, you should cut out the junk food! My mood tanks very quickly when I eat like shit, and I'm sure that it's not doing you any favors.

A) Congrats!

B) This is the stuff I use

Depends on who you ask, but I think the only one who has actually made the research is Dr. Joel Fuhrman and he says that yep, you need a low-dose algae-based supplement (not fish, because it's been proved that fish-oil supplements are prejudicial due to a number of pollutants) of about 150mg of DHA and EPA. It costs about 10$/month, at least here in Spain. This is what I take, and it's available internationally

Edit: Here is the source, btw. They're asking for voluntary contributions so they can keep researching with vegans :)

Edit 2: don't stop taking your daily teaspoon of flaxseeds/chia seeds, btw, it helps.

Avoiding animal products is not a new thing at all. We know that individuals have been been practicing what is essentially veganism since the first century. India has had a large vegetarian population for centuries and there are cultures where it is completely normal.

You can eat algae pretty easily. And if you don't want to do that your body can convert the ALA from food like flax seed and walnuts. The iron available in plants is perfect for the vast majority of people.

> omnivores who function most efficiently on a diet of both meat and plants

Definitely want to see a source on that.

Just ordered Testa Omega 3's.

I found this from searching Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Its-Omega-but-Better-Healthier/dp/B01H405UBM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503590498&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=algae+oil&psc=1

I've used "Barlene's Total Omega" though it's pretty high in carbs:
https://www.amazon.com/Barleans-Organic-Oils-Pomegranate-Blueberry/dp/B002VLZ8DU?th=1

I've also used Testa capsules:
https://www.amazon.com/Testa-Omega-3-plant-Healthier-capsules/dp/B01H405UBM/ref=sr_1_9_a_it

Both are vegan!

https://smile.amazon.com/Amazon-Brand-Elements-Turmeric-Supplement/dp/B075DMDC3H/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1536761918&sr=8-3&keywords=amazon+essentials+turmeric

and

https://smile.amazon.com/Testa-middle-fish-Healthier-GMO-free-capsules/dp/B01H405UBM/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1536761944&sr=8-8&keywords=algal+oil

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