I literally will become anemic if I don’t eat meat. I grew up vegetarian for religious reasons; it was hell until my doctor worked with a nutritionist when I was a kid and determined that my body just needs the complex protein density that is provided in lean meat.
That being said, considering the global catastrophe that is the way we produce and distribute meat as a civilization, I’m happy to pay high prices for quality and (to the extent any can be) ethically produced cuts.
Of course, <redacted> tariff wars will hurt extra to me and others like myself.
Yes, a severe lack of protein can cause anemia. Anemia is a condition characterized by a shortage of healthy red blood cells or a low level of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
Here’s why protein deficiency can lead to anemia:
Hemoglobin is a protein: Hemoglobin is a complex protein molecule. Without an adequate supply of protein from your diet, your body cannot produce enough hemoglobin. This directly leads to a reduced ability to transport oxygen throughout the body, which is the definition of anemia.
Red blood cell production: Protein is also a fundamental building block for all cells, including the red blood cells themselves. A severe protein deficiency can impair the body’s ability to produce new red blood cells in the bone marrow, contributing to anemia.
While iron deficiency is the most common cause of nutritional anemia worldwide, other deficiencies, including a lack of protein, vitamin B12, and folate, can also be significant contributing factors.
In severe cases, such as in individuals with protein-energy malnutrition, anemia is a common and serious complication.
My individual biochemistry is such that I need meat to remain vital and at a healthy body weight.
I literally will become anemic if I don’t eat meat. I grew up vegetarian for religious reasons; it was hell until my doctor worked with a nutritionist when I was a kid and determined that my body just needs the complex protein density that is provided in lean meat.
That being said, considering the global catastrophe that is the way we produce and distribute meat as a civilization, I’m happy to pay high prices for quality and (to the extent any can be) ethically produced cuts.
Of course,
<redacted>tariff wars will hurt extra to me and others like myself.the lies we tell ourselves are not convincing to others. if you’re up to your neck in bullshit and you’re happy, keep your mouth closed.
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Spinach, broccoli, broth?
Not enough long-chain protein per gram. Though I do eat (and drink, re: broth) those foods.
Anemic
Oh i thought rhat was iron not protein.
Yes, a severe lack of protein can cause anemia. Anemia is a condition characterized by a shortage of healthy red blood cells or a low level of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
Here’s why protein deficiency can lead to anemia:
While iron deficiency is the most common cause of nutritional anemia worldwide, other deficiencies, including a lack of protein, vitamin B12, and folate, can also be significant contributing factors. In severe cases, such as in individuals with protein-energy malnutrition, anemia is a common and serious complication.
My individual biochemistry is such that I need meat to remain vital and at a healthy body weight.
Have you considered eating chains?