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EventsA Vegan Dietitian Reviews ‘What the Health’
, medical review by Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, MD
in Movies, Vegetarian diets 
Will the popular new movie ‘What the Health‘ inspire more people to become devoted vegans and animal-rights activists? Or does the fact that it is based on junk science and cherry picking shed undeserved negative light on vegan diets?
Here’s an article by a vegan dietitian, arguing that the latter is more true.
Getting people to take animal rights seriously is a huge challenge. I cannot imagine that it does our efforts for animals any good when we build advocacy around hyperbole, junk science, conspiracy theories, and transparent dishonesty.
On the surface, What the Health may seem like good advocacy for animals. I suspect that in the long run, though, this kind of outreach sets our efforts back and slows our progress on behalf of animal rights.
Vegan.com: A Vegan Dietitian Reviews “What the Health”
For a more detailed point-by-point review of the health claims in the movie, check out our review:
‘What the Health‘ Review: Health Claims Backed by No Solid Evidence
However, given a wholesome, balanced vegan diet, all that 's needed is a B-12 supplement and perhaps Vitamin D if you're not getting adequate sun exposure for your skin to make its own. Omega-3 capsules from algae are available as well, pus plant sources like flax & chia seeds. Many meat-eaters need vitamin B-12 supplements, too, due to poor absorption from food, and people who consume dairy products are getting artificial vitamin D supplementation through fortified dairy. So it could be said that a good vegan diet is no more "lacking in nutrients" or in need of supplementation than an omnivorous diet. There are some claims of additional nutrients that animal products have, from the Weston Price Foundation & others, but those are far from proven, more in the realm of pseudoscience.