Note: Most medications are not strictly vegan. But some are closer than others. And even strict vegans often use cough medicine, which I’ll explain in more detail shortly. Why Wouldn’t Cough Medicine Be Vegan? There are 4 main issues that can cause a particular cough medicine to not be vegan friendly. Some of these are a bit controversial: Animal testing – Just about all medicine...
This was a particularly interesting question I came across because before I went vegan, I ate a pretty standard Paleo diet (I even wrote for sites like Paleohacks). At the end of it all, I found a clear winner: for those with or concerned about autoimmune disease, a vegan diet is the best (or at least the ‘safest’) choice. I’ll explain why throughout the rest of this post. The Paleo...
There’s actually not any cholesterol in any plant. Does that mean that vegans have no cholesterol? Of course not, all people need some, you just don’t too much. Instead of getting cholesterol from foods, vegans make all their own from certain fats in our diets. I’ll go over which foods vegans indirectly get cholesterol from in just a second. First, a quick refresher on...
I’ve seen more than a few complaints from vegans, particularly new ones, about getting frequent headaches. So, I spent a few hours doing research on the topic to try to figure out what’s causing these headaches. There’s no definite answers, but I did find several potential causes worth considering. Keep in mind that this is not medical advice. If you’re having significant pain on a regular basis...
A little while back I had a bad cold and I was in desperate need of throat lozenges. I prefer them over cough medicine. But when I went to a local pharmacy, I found out that many popular cough drops are not vegan. As a result, I’ve put together this page to help you quickly find a vegan option so that you don’t have to waste time reading the ingredients in a store. Common Non-Vegan...
The whole coronavirus outbreak made me realize something. I’ve never considered whether my hand sanitizer is vegan, since I haven’t needed to buy any since going vegan. So, I tracked down some answers, which I’ll share with you here. Is Purell Hand Sanitizer Vegan? There’s 2 parts to consider: animal testing and ingredients. Here are the ingredients in Purell, I’ve highlighted the...
By going vegan, you’ve already eliminated many common triggers of heartburn like meat and milk (1). However, it’s still possible to get acid reflux on a vegan diet. I’ll go over a few of the most common reasons for it in this post, but if this is a serious recurring issue for you, you need to see a doctor. There could be an underlying condition that’s causing the problem that should be addressed...
People who eat vegan diets typically have lower cholesterol levels – but some don’t. Even though there’s no cholesterol in plants, some vegan foods still affect cholesterol production inside your body. Additionally, diet is only one factor that affects cholesterol. I’m going to summarize relevant studies so that you can get a complete understanding of the situation. Note that this...
Eczema is unfortunately very common and annoying. It affects 15-20% of children, and 2-5% of adults worldwide (1). Some claim that a vegan diet is a great eczema treatment, almost miraculous, while others say that it makes their eczema worse. So who’s right? To find out, I reviewed several peer-reviewed studies that looked at many potential dermatitis treatments, some of which included a vegan...
Can switching to a vegan diet really make you dizzy or shaky? That’s the question I wanted to answer. The short answer is that yes, it’s possible, although it’s not too common. Before I explain why, keep in mind that none of this is medical advice. If your dizziness is causing you pain, or you have any other symptoms, you need to see a doctor. Which Dizziness Causes Can Be Affected By...