12 Times A Vegan Diet Wasn't Good For You...

[@sheldoncooper4204]

I literally don't know how you stay sane, every time I find these articles I start yelling at my walls.

[@mimaishawesome]

Haha well said

[@melynn1850]

me

[@melynn1850]

me

[@rileyspenceryoutube]

same lol

[@MikoVanara]

I don't either! same here, lol.

[@thekiwiindustry1527]

Lol Just the other day I talked to a girl at my school and she said "Well I tried to go vegan but the only food I ate were peanut butter cookies. After a week I got really sick and my mom made me eat meat again so I guess the vegan diet isn't for me" And I was like ARE YOU F*&%ing SERIOUS.

[@thekiwiindustry1527]

I know it's really sad.

[@zain4019]

The Kiwi Industry How do I facepalm with my avocado and spoon in both hands

[@vi4269]

@@zain4019 use the table or nearest wall lol

[@candicelarkan4088]

So frustrating. Some people are thick in the head

[@ludwigstenberg1050]

LOL

[@genericeric0102]

manipulation of the science for the purpose of the meat industry

[@taylamorris]

yep

[@mihanograsek2059]

lies of the meat - money - need - product - businessmen, who "can't" afford to loose their factories just like that. WHAT TO DO

[@mihanograsek2059]

can't afford --- how about when shit gets cereal :| :O

[@mihanograsek2059]

^they never thought of it, wait, yes, they're too tired from vacation pleasure to think of it. oh well... maybe some of them do... slowly... as more mic's become :)

[@leigh7405]

You're totally the vegan myth buster! Love it!

[@osdias]

Your videos never let down. You and Emily from Bite Size Vegan should do a collab. Two top KZbinrs most focused on the cause.

[@emberr.n.316]

Agreed! My two favorite vegans

[@Claudia-sk1ls]

I second that

[@eileenliew1364]

i also really like Legit Nutrition Hawaii

[@katrin1334]

'Unnatural vegan' is also a very good one.

[@osdias]

+Katrin V Not really.

[@thedancingsnail9443]

Oh dear, I don't drink almond milk, eat soy or avocados, I must not be a vegan.

[@osdias]

Say waaaaaa!

[@thedancingsnail9443]

I've let us all down. :(

[@thedancingsnail9443]

:o .... ... ..I'll get my coat.

[@thisnotthat6326]

On your bike missy!

[@morganzimmerman8830]

The Dancing Snail generalizations like that drive me crazy.

[@culturalzero]

This video made my boyfriend finally go vegan! Thanks Mic :-)

[@MictheVegan]

YAY we did it!

[@LiamGutierrez]

You got a smart boyfriend, congraz :)

[@theshunnedBandersnatch]

I thought I'd seen the most ridiculous arguments against going vegan, but this article takes the cake. Vegans intake too many antioxidants?! Give me a break.

[@100spoonsonatable9]

Watch out, the antioxidants are going to kill you! -say the people eating carcinogenic foods.

[@OatmealTheCrazy]

Tbf, your body does intentionally use oxidation as a strategy for defense.... This also applies for inflammation, but I really doubt this is high up on the list of worries for almost anyone

[@MictheVegan]

If anyone wants to, feel free to tweet this vid at the article's author Alex Orlov: @_aorlov But please be very civil and informative :)

[@Jimmy-rn3qw]

Done

[@ThoseAnnoyingVegans]

Donezooo!

[@malink5441]

Done!

[@kilppa]

You keep saying that one should consume organic produce, but what about how they fertilize it? I've understood that they use more animal by products in organic farming. Have I misunderstood?

[@DavorBa]

Can we expect DHA video soon ? I'm wondering how much our body produces it, how much of ALA is converted to DHA and whether or not we need to supplement it with fish oil :)

[@EndlessLaughability]

Always fun to see carnists struggle to find any science that even remotely supports their life choices

[@aaronverran1360]

the study failed to do even that!

[@Mary-op8hi]

Watching you blow-up ridiculous carnist misinformation articles like this is one of the most satisfying things in my life

[@othmanechenguiti8119]

Man, you destroyed them !! O_O

[@belive-cb8jp]

Every time... Lies are defenseless against TRUTH

[@David-oq6sn]

+124bel875ive but you can't handle the truth.

[@belive-cb8jp]

Yoan Pantchev Truth? YOU WANT SOME TRUTH? Think about 3 more minutes of CLEAN AIR, 3 more days of CLEAN WATER, 3 more weeks of CLEAN FOOD... Think about the CONSEQUENCES for messing with THAT TRUTH... Jus Cogens mofos

[@othmanechenguiti8119]

124bel875ive 124bel875ive Dafuq is wrong with you guys

[@belive-cb8jp]

Othmane Chenguiti TRYING to ensure YOU (et al) Live in least Harm - we're NOT your enemy: NOR are we going to let you destroy OUR Air, Water and Earth. JUST step aside if you do not CARE...

[@klang180]

so much better than the drama fests that other channels seem to be about at the moment. You deserve way more subs.

[@jbogan4987]

No doubt. So juvenile sometimes I wonder why ANYONE is vegan ...

[@klang180]

+J Morgan well I don't think any one person should be held up as the spokesperson for vegans so if someone says they're not vegan because of VG, DR or whoever then they're cowards who are looking for excuses anyway. But as a viewer I just prefer Mics videos.

[@belive-cb8jp]

klang180 - yes the drama vegans need to grow-up. However, IF they're also SOLIPSISTIC they can harm many... They need to be confronted about the dangers of their solipsism...

[@jbogan4987]

klang180 I mean you and I don't disagree, but it certainly doesn't HELP to have an enormous eyesore like that. Ultimately though you're right.

[@ehall214]

124bel875ive variations of the word "solipsistic" seem to be the only text that keeps coming out of your device. You might want to fix that... unless that's a new word you have learned and feel that it makes you sound intelligent? Either way, that also is irritating to see, a word repeating over and over again, and caps being used way too much to be effective.

[@brandon_c.x8403]

lol why are people so adament on discrediting the vegan diet.

[@taylamorris]

I wonder the same

[@eatfoodnotanimals861]

Because it's a religious belief and if they were to acknowledge the truth it would mean they are murdering animals and eating thier dead bodies. They are literally fucked in the head and don't want to confront it. Honestly it's very sad how stupid humans are in general. They don't even know what to eat they are that stupid. Fuck I feel retarded that I used to eat dead animals, it will haunt me for the rest of my life.

[@unapalomacualquiera]

Because meat it's tasty and full of nutrients you can't get elsewhere, will ever vegans understand that we have the right to enslave animals and take control of their lifes for our pleasure?

[@brandon_c.x8403]

+Quete Importa lol

[@poisonivy605]

IKR I don't get it. What purpose does it serve?

[@GuacamoleKun]

Ooh, pea milk. My BF is allergic to soymilk AND almond milk so we'll have to try that. (Rice milk is gross.) But I won't be eager to tell people I drink "pea milk".

[@Nostalgiaforinfi]

Pea protein is my jam and i love canned peas. I net its better than pea protein aka dirt water.

[@taylamorris]

haha I excited to try the pea milk because I usually like fake meat made with peas... rice milk is the only vegan milk I like though.

[@unapalomacualquiera]

And oat milk?

[@kuanlinpaihan]

QUINOA + HAZELNUT MILKS ARE BAE

[@d3g3n3r4t3]

hemp milk nub

[@Lord_Aussem]

Amazing man, I'm so glad I found your channel! As a recently turned vegan, I really appreciate the information in your videos, and all links to the research you talk about. I feel much more well armed with the facts, should anyone try to debate the benefits of veganism with me. I only hope one day soon that more people can begin to see the light!

[@712Arkay]

I dearly love all of the videos you post. They're the perfect, intelligent rebuttal.

[@cgortz89]

Must agree! I am so thankful about people like him. Staying cool and keeping to inform. He does it so well and it is good entertainment too.

[@myfavouritecomedyclips]

Meat eaters are running out of excuses

[@teatimeat8]

well, I had a little shock when you said "pee based milk"😅

[@MictheVegan]

lol well that wouldn't be vegan so....

[@georgialucia9054]

Wow I'm so glad you included that information about phytates. I can't tell you how many hours I've spent soaking grains because I thought phytic acid was evil.

[@DougieFreshSan]

Hey Mic, could you do a video featuring myths and the science with regards to water consumption and water quality?

[@PurpleCrumbs]

Good stuff Mic, I always enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@unapalomacualquiera]

You must be some kind of vegan computer to search and study all those papers you quote on your videos...or maybe I'm too lazy? Anyway, thanks for another great video!

[@belive-cb8jp]

WE WILL remember to COMPENSATE our Good Brothers and Sisters FOR THEIR TIME - when we can...

[@zain4019]

124bel875ive Okay that sounds like a new world order type of thing. How about we don’t go that far

[@earg1170]

The Logic of this article: “Vegans dont eat meat so they have to eat more oil.“ Just because vegetable oil(or other foods) is vegan it doesnt mean that vegans HAVE TO eat them or that omivores DONT eat them. Im pretty sure that most omivores eat more oil because they roast their meat and they don't care about their health anyway.

[@jamesbeningfield4480]

Interestingly just saw at my university's faculty of health sciences faculty day a study where they measured the viability of osteoclast cells in cowpea digests and soy bean digests. They showed osteoclasts (which break down and absorb bone) were less viable in the digests of these plant based digests, suggesting bone degradation will be decreased on diets including them. Pretty cool

[@ryanrussell9548]

First we hear that soy is bad, then we hear that soy is good, but we don't eat enough of it. Lame.

[@malink5441]

I am so glad you made this rebuttal. I read the article with such fury as I couldn't believe the list or its click-bait title.

[@disconouvo3037]

this needs to go on inflight screening on planes

[@MictheVegan]

lol Veganair

[@unapologeticvegan3230]

Great video, as ever! I was wondering if you had plans (or maybe already have done) a vid on the effects of dairy using the latest research. I know many vegans are still using the "milk leaches calcium from your bones" argument (most recently in Australia, a well-known paleo tv chef used this and got shot down in flames by the medical and scientific community, making us all look bad) I'm having a hard time finding an up-to-date concise argument to replace this. Thanks Mic, love your work.

[@melynn1850]

Every single one of your videos slays, but this makes me happier than any other before. I really appreciate the research you do. :)

[@ergolineL]

I love this channel so much! I was vegan for nearly a year and was in the best shape of my life. Then life happened along with a small stint in jail....pretty fucking hard to be vegan without starving in that environment. Im in a much better place legally speaking but have regained all the weight i lost and feel sick and lethargic constantly, watching these vids has given me tons of inspiration. thanks!

[@alisonc4669]

Great rebuttal. I have no patience for articles like this anymore.

[@EurAsiaNikki]

I actually feel embarrassed when people ask what I'm eating for lunch and I've accidentally slipped and said "mock meat". That sounds terrible. I need to get better at this, lol.

[@thaliademontserrat3195]

Sorry I don't know you until recently, but looking by the thumbnail of your latest video (I haven't had the time to watch it) care you vegan or in transition or not? just curious 😃

[@EurAsiaNikki]

Hi! I've been vegan since the beginning of July. And you might not want to watch my video if you like Freelee. ;)

[@thaliademontserrat3195]

+EurAsiaNikki haha, don't worry, I don't, so I'm going to watch it. And thanks for answering me! new subscriber;) and congratulations to start your journey. I add well starting.

[@EurAsiaNikki]

Aw you're so sweet. Thank you! I love the support in Mic's videos. :)

[@mimaishawesome]

Hey ;) I don't think it's embarrassing at all. Sometimes I have mock fish or chicken burger or mock pepperoni and I'm not concerned about admitting this in front of non vegans. Personally, I don't think there is anything wrong with having something with similar taste or texture to meat which is not meat ;) I mean, after all people like meat because of the taste and if you can have the cruelty free meat tasting meal why not have it? It's them that should be embarrassed for having animals killed for them to eat even if they can have same or similar thing without cruelty.

[@SittingKittyColorado]

Second video I have to comment on and this is simple: Bravo! Your ability to debunk the junk is pretty impressive. As a newer plant-based eater, you're cementing why I went um, vegan (did it for health, thank you very much). Your videos are informative and I appreciate the amount of work you have put into putting out the facts. Keep up the great work!

[@MictheVegan]

Thanks! I continue to stumble upon new reasons showing that it was a good decision even now. Glad you like the vids.

[@КристинаТомић-ы1ь]

That makes you a plant based eater, not a vegan.

[@hazrdousmaterial]

Hah! Thanks for doing this video, Mic! I read that article and felt myself getting dumber. I mean, I had noticed the quality of their reports declining but I think they hit a new low with that one

[@eclecticmillennial4225]

I love what you do. You take dismissing non-vegan bullshit to a new level. I applaud you.

[@lamajigmeg]

Dear Mike, thank your for the great work you do... liked and shared :-)

[@craiger2399]

Love this. On the B12 bit: in the past, it may be that we absorbed vitamin b12 via pond or lake water while we waded, or swam. B12 can be absorbed transdermally, so I think this is a reasonable hypothesis.

[@Jimmy-rn3qw]

Systematically destroying bullshit.. Nice one Mic ;)

[@jeabou_]

Talking floating mouth at the beginning is very reminiscent of Boosh/Noel Fielding's other projects. You a fan, Mic? Great video! I have had the deforestation argument thrown at me many times and cannot facepalm hard enough.

[@MictheVegan]

Lol I did watch all of Luxury Comedy a while back. Maybe a subconscious homage.

[@jeabou_]

A well executed one though!

[@DiEmAgDa100]

Omg i had to laugh so hard when you put that guy down by mentioning his book "EAT FAT GET THIN" :D

[@leonawroth2516]

I have this feeling your videos really help me take this little step from vegetarian (mostly vegan already...but outside pizza with cheese) to a full time vegan. Thanks and keep it up!

[@kailaleegibbons6143]

Have you tried nutritional yeast? One of my go-to's for cheese replacing. Also the buzzfeed vegan Mac n cheese video recipe is bomb.

[@leonawroth2516]

Kaila Lee Gibbons Yeah I know both of them and use it occasionally, but on pasta or pizza? Thanks for the tip anyway :)

[@ezybella]

Magnificently done Mic. You are such a great asset for the vegan community in the world!! Keep it up - please never stop 👍

[@leanalovejoy631]

Deforestation to accommodate livestock grazing is serious issue in the Amazon but also here in Sonoma county, Northern California - where we have a lot of dairy farms. We've been told to see the grazing cows as picturesque when in reality there should be trees growing on the mile after mile of bare hills that used to be beautiful and produce oxygen, and capture rainwater... sigh...

[@deeloraine8826]

Love all your videos mic! Thank you for using evidence based articles to back up the things you say!!!❤️😊

[@theodorebunston3074]

+Mic The Vegan you're the only famous vegan I know who really attacks the B12 propaganda. I've been hugely disappointed with the so-called vegan leaders not only staying silent about farm animal supplementation and B12 in water but even going out of their way to stress that animal products are (and always have been) the only way to get B12.

[@fartfarmer2.087]

I recently had the peamilk.... It's incredibly thick and nice for a plant milk... Makes great ice cream and sauce base... Like you said large ingredient list but for what it is it's nice.

[@abigailrose8717]

Your videos actually restore my faith in humanity they are perfectly logical and spectacular and amazing

[@PKG12341]

Appreciate you. Your channel is a go to stop for the proper information. Keep up the great work!

[@destroya3303]

Thing with phytates, correlation is not necessarily causation (you know that) it could be other factors in the phytate rich foods good for bones. Also I think its clear that phytate rich diets lead to poorer Zinc absorption relative to low phytate diets. (*ok you mentioned that)

[@haikuancheoh2418]

Destroyed. No sweat. Thanks Mic.

[@BurgundyandBlue1111]

This is one video where you should have dropped the mic at the end. Awesome.

[@EarthlingCarl]

Would love a vid on fluoride :)

[@fannys941]

Tons of information! Thank you Mic!

[@erlson]

this dude knows where it's at. Avocado is nature's butter.

[@Nick-cp3sr]

Hey Mic this was awesome.. just a thought... Have you ever thought of doing a video on how you critically appraise scientific literature? Realise this sounds off topic in relation to veganism... but I'm sure there's loads of vegans out there would love to know how to break down the scientific research.. hierarchy of evidence, use of control groups, maybe even some basic stats (like what is a P value)... of course your viewers are a hyper intelligent lot, so I'm sure most of them would understand this stuff… But you explain things in such a clear and concise way i'm sure it would be fascinating for many.. cheers 👍

[@JosueJoseph1991]

good stuff!

[@Swanky95472]

Nice job Mic! Thank you for all your great videos!

[@d34dch1n4d0ll]

I really appreciate you,putting so much effort in your videos. Thank you for this amazing channel ! Love you !

[@hammeringhank5271]

Great vid. Have to try the pea milk.

[@youngmunny8296]

Still loving the videos man, keep up the great work

[@PuppyFanclubNZ]

Thank you for making these videos.

[@justmegawatt]

Mic The Vegan LAYING IT DOWN!!! You are awesome

[@georgemouxios8248]

thats why I support you in patron!! :) thank you for the information!!

[@NancyCronk]

Mike is my go-to source for information on plant-based diets. Please send him a few dollars a month and help him continue to give the most honest, science-based, truthful information available! www.patreon.com/micthevegan

[@elaroyalprincess]

I love you thank you for existing

[@avarose4033]

What are your thoughts on palm oil and white sugar (bone char).

[@EmmaSpAce111]

Sugar cane uses bone but sugar beets do not.

[@danielskipp1]

palm oil is not the worst thing in the world if you don't mind wiping out the S.E.Asian rainforest. I mind. A lot.

[@jefflittle8913]

There is an argument for worrying mainly about "incremental suffering". Animal bones are an almost worthless commodity at the slaughterhouse. No additional animals would ever be slaughtered to create bone char. From my perspective this means that if two ethical vegans fell on opposite sides of this issue, both would be correct from a perspective and neither has a solid footing to criticise the other. Nutritional vegans, of course, are more concerned about sugar than bone char (and will criticize palm oil for being a heart-unhealthy saturated fat).

[@marlyelizabeth2]

I freaking love you... most because of your FACTS. You have your basis and is admirable how you explain everything... thank you so much !!

[@j1shin]

Awesome as always. Mic for president.

[@Melissa.Garrett]

Re: the processed mould. It’s called Quorn, it’s a massive, massive industry in the UK, and it’s amazing. Low in saturated fat, high in protein, suitable for people allergic to soy, and hey, mushrooms are technically from the same family.

[@chainsaw3925]

Hay mic ,i used to eat meat around 1-2 months ago and im kinda new to being vegan.i really get confused when it comes to what i need to eat .i did watch a binch of vides for vegan recipies ,but my mind is all over the place .it wold be amazing if you cold just list all chemicals i need as a vegan and what foods contain them and maby what vegan foods i shold avoid . I love your videos and i just wanted to let you know that you motivated me to go vegan ,you made me do something that was kinda in the back of my mind and i didnt even concider before :) thanks !

[@zain4019]

chainsaw39 Use chronometer to make sure you’re getting all your nutrients. It’s very good and many people use it.

[@ronaldwong6092]

If i went to a grocery store, what are the names of all the produce and all the supplements equal to a 1 inch new york stake and cost. So I could switch to Produce.

[@neelchavan1757]

Can you do a video on phytic acid? My friend refuses to eat beans, bread, vegetables, and various other health foods because of phytic acid.

[@22blue3]

A video on "anti-nutrients" in general would be great

[@neelchavan1757]

+TheFengLord well I was once a moron like him, so I feel obligated to educate him. Also thanks for the links.

[@MictheVegan]

Anti-nutrients it is!

[@22blue3]

Mic. the Vegan Awesome : )

[@sparkle0859]

+Mic. the Vegan Mic., please also do a video on the theory that saturated fat isn't bad for you.

[@cgortz89]

I love your videos. So well handled! I find your ability to keep staying cool and do well made information so inspiring! I'm gonna get there some day.

[@xSlappykinkaidx]

Ok, THIS was a good video. Lots of objective, cited facts about the health benefits, there was a lot of empirical evidence to support it, THIS is a strong, compelling argument. More of this, less of the appeal to emotions & subjective / non universally shared moral baselines. This is a good and productive approach to take. Keep going with THIS.

[@stefanvanderweele1]

on the right of you (your left) there are two strings hanging in the background, on the left (your right) there is one... this is very hard for me.

[@signorinabohemia3140]

Great video Mike!

[@rangersmom1994]

Love your videos. So much awesome info!

[@russelleaston577]

nice one Mike Namaste

[@ingrainedcyclist3311]

I know I'm late to this vid but the pineal gland part made me crack up.

[@MictheVegan]

It's never too late.

[@soniavinodolac3251]

Love your KZbin channel. Would you do a segment on MSM, methylsulfonylmethane?

[@ciaranmacgiollaruaidh6740]

thanks will do keep up the good vids

[@JuergenNoll]

As You said at the end, people like to hear good news about their bad habits. So those vegan bashing articles are good click bait and therefore will keep popping up. Thank You for putting things straight! Great work on this video!

[@MyNononono]

ayee. you are legit and know your shit! keep it up. Love how you site all your sources.

[@kristapritz4862]

Thankyou all your science based videos. Sincerely. They help me stay on the plant based track.

[@mrwolfism]

please do a video on "vegan strongman eats one meal a day" loved the vid as always mic

[@blair3264]

You're great, really, you are doing a service.

[@ImDemonWolf]

MIC YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

[@rickash6062]

Hi Mic. Huge fan. I (think I) have an example of a "time when a vegan diet wasn't good for you". A colleague of mine suffers from calcium oxalate kidney stones. I can sense that he wants to go vegan, but says that the high oxalates in plant foods with protein, prevents/excuses him from going vegan. He has cut out meat (because he agrees with my vegan arguments), but still consumes 2 eggs everyday as a source of non-oxalate protein, and drinks cows milk, as replacements are also high in oxalates. Can you help? Thank you SO much for all your videos.

[@felimekj]

Thank you so much for this info. I will say that my Brother did have a hard time keeping weight on (for the first time in his life). Boy would I love to have that problem!!! I will say that when I was Vegan I was at a healthy weight without trying. And for the first time in my life, my cholesterol was under 200. I am going back to a Vegan diet NOW. Its not easy giving up dairy! But the more I am reminded of how awful it is for us and even more so for the cows, the easier it is. My brother did end up going back to an "average" North American diet slowly but surely. :-( I added back Dairy and then Fish only. But now I'm going back to Vegan and I'm excited about it. : ))

[@Zahria269]

You know how social justice warriors talk about 'getting triggered'? These articles full on trigger me.

[@Ryalnotch]

I'm uncomfortable with how good of a description that is.

[@Zahria269]

***** me too.

[@rgj3423]

Where you been?

[@KlausHendryck]

*TRIGGERED*

[@AtheistEve]

From what I've seen, it's mainly anti-social justice folk who make a big fuss about trigger warnings.

[@lloydwilkinson6265]

All too easy Mic!

[@ryanslattery9340]

great vid as always

[@deniscullis8518]

Well done mic again xden

[@empaulsen3210]

Hey Mic! What about people who would like to be vegan while having kidney failure? I am a hemodialysis technician and our patients are encouraged to eat as much meat as they can stomach as their protein levels are always too low. They also have to avoid certain nutrients like phosphorus, potassium and even calcium because we cannot properly dialyze those out for them. Is it possible to have a healthy vegan diet while on Dialysis?

[@karlwheatley1244]

That's very odd since many studies have shown animal fat and protein consumption to be very hard on kidneys.

[@Codswallop58]

People eating a WFPB diet with lots of variety typically have better protein levels than meat eaters

[@AntonOhlin]

I get so damn triggered when people bash vegans and talk about B12 when they have nooooo clue how B12 works or where it comes from...

[@thespymachine0]

Great vid as usual, Mic. Question: how do you keep track of all these studies? and where/how do you save them? google docs?

[@goatsofoats1734]

I'm eating pumpkin seeds in my oats right now! 🤛

[@cgortz89]

I knew pumpkin seeds was good for something. Glad he reminded me!

[@Claireissus]

How do u get acces to all that data man?, my faculty doesn't have access to most of this info

[@corpsecandy2076]

love this channel. very useful for a newer vegan. keep it up man! :D