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Posted by iforgotmypassword on June 28, 2005, at 15:49:54
ive been vegetarian for 6-7 years and vegan 1-1.5. i'm always told that i have low B12, but whenever we treat it with the shots/pills i don't notice a difference. is there any other way being vegetarian could cause depression?
Posted by linkadge on June 28, 2005, at 15:49:55
In reply to can vegetarianism cause depression?, posted by iforgotmypassword on June 26, 2005, at 15:27:36
Lack of intake of certain animal fats including long-chain omega-3s can impair the brain's myelnation process.
Linkadge
Posted by Declan on June 28, 2005, at 15:49:55
In reply to Re: can vegetarianism cause depression?, posted by linkadge on June 26, 2005, at 16:46:20
If you are not getting the right varieties of amino acids from your protein it might. You could try a protein shake made from rice. You need a wide variety of foods that contain some protein. I've seen people do it and be very well. It helps to be a good cook, lots of small dishes.
Declan
Posted by Maxime on June 28, 2005, at 15:49:55
In reply to can vegetarianism cause depression?, posted by iforgotmypassword on June 26, 2005, at 15:27:36
> ive been vegetarian for 6-7 years and vegan 1-1.5. i'm always told that i have low B12, but whenever we treat it with the shots/pills i don't notice a difference. is there any other way being vegetarian could cause depression?
Lack of iron. Lack of Protein (low ferratin - sp?).
Some people don't respond to B12 pills but you say you have had the shots. I would have your iron and ferratin measured.Maxime
Posted by rainbowbrite on June 28, 2005, at 15:50:21
In reply to can vegetarianism cause depression?, posted by iforgotmypassword on June 26, 2005, at 15:27:36
i think it may have a huge impact on mood. Ive been vegetarian for a really long time and I notice when Im not eating well, as in protein etc my mood is really affected. And during the worst bout I was deficient in everything.
I became a vegetarian BEFORE getting depressed so I wonder? Did you get it after as well?
Posted by alexandra_k on July 1, 2005, at 2:47:40
In reply to can vegetarianism cause depression?, posted by iforgotmypassword on June 26, 2005, at 15:27:36
Maybe shots / pills don't give you the B12 in a form your body is well able to absorb. My officemate is vegan and he makes special effort to drink those energy drinks - they have B12 in them. He tries to drink 1-2 of them per day and has no problem with B12 deficiency - that may be worth a try.
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