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Is there a great health benefit to becoming a vegan/vegetarian? my proteins are mostly fish & turkey lunchmeat during weekdays. don't care for beef.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Not in: My opinion. I feel you get a more well rounded easier source of amino. acids in your fish And turkey eat a well rounded balanced diet and you will be healthy

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Is there a great health benefit to becoming a vegan/vegetarian? my proteins are mostly fish & turkey lunchmeat during weekdays. don't care for beef.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

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