What Are the Benefits of a Meat-Free Diet?
Those who promote a meat-free diet say it can help clear up the skin, help with digestion, improve mood, promote weight loss, and improve immunity. Are these claims true?
Dr. Marina
Pros of eating meat
It contains many proteins, which are the main structural component in our body tissues.
It includes many indispensable microelements such as potassium, zinc, copper, calcium, sulfur, selenium, magnesium, sodium, fluorine, tin, cobalt, potassium, vitamin B and vitamin E.
Vitamins B and E are especially important for the functioning of the nervous system, heart, and brain as well as muscle tone. One-third of those who give up meat is diagnosed with a deficit of vitamin B12, which leads to cognitive impairments.
Cons of eating meat
Digestion of meat puts a strain ===on the whole digestive system.
Substances contained in meat are broken down in the liver, small intestine, and kidneys, increasing the strain on these organs. Uric acid crystals, which are the main ...
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