Vegan diet

The panel is split; many find vegan diets hard to sustain long-term, though some thrive.

Genuinely contested

For general diet sustainability.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

Both sides, in their own words

Our sources differ. Compare their views and the context behind each one.

One side

“Every single one says they tried it and it didn't...there's a lot more people who used to be vegans than there are people who are vegans.”

a nutritional sciences PhD · source video

The other

“Removing animal meat and organs leads to reliance on carbohydrates and inferior plant oils, driving metabolic syndrome and visceral fat development.”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:03:20

In their own words

One faithful sentence per source, linked to the moment it was said; quiet chips mark where money is involved.

a GP with a Master of Public Health against
“Removing animal meat and organs leads to reliance on carbohydrates and inferior plant oils, driving metabolic syndrome and visceral fat development.”

a GP with a Master of Public Health · source video · 00:03:20

a registered dietitian conditional
“The expert warns about potential nutrient deficiencies and associated health risks on a vegan diet.”

a registered dietitian · Instagram reel

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Methylated b vitamins

Methylated B vitamins can be especially helpful for those with methylation pathway issues.

Strong consensus

“some people take methylated B vitamins to prevent a hangover ... something else which is very gentle and not going to cause any problems will be try methyl glycine or it's called TMG”

a molecular biology PhD · TikTok video

Grass-fed beef

Grass-fed beef offers better nutrition and supports soil and animal health.

Strong consensus

“grass-fed beef insane but how they do the research they take 100 head they put 50 on grain leave 50 on on grass when the ones on grain get fat they kill them all guess what the ones that grass are not as fat or lean”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:14:32

Water filtration

Filtering water is a simple way to reduce exposure to unwanted substances.

Strong consensus

“water needs to be filtered and remember in order to filter toxins like that out of the water we must use a reverse osmosis or a distillation type filter”

a clinical nutritionist · source video · 00:06:00