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542: The Real Cause of Insulin Resistance & How to Fix It! | Dr. Robert Lustig

The Ultimate Health Podcast

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The Importance of Metabolic Health in a Vegan Diet

Tryptophane and methionine are two amino acids that are low in a vegan diet. Tryptophane is the precursor to serotonin, which can cause irritability and depression. Methionine is necessary to create glutathione; it's also an anti-oxidant. If you're methionine deficient, your liver will have decreased oxidative capacity.

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