Preview: Mel's Story Part 2

Hi, Mel here again.  I am a nurse and a 32 years old vegetarian.  

In April of this year, I had my diet analyzed for protein and IAA consumption.  I was surprised to learn that I was eating far less protein and IAAs than the average amount consumed by women my age.  I had not been aware of the importance of IAAs (I ate whatever I wanted that I considered to be “vegan” or a healthy option) and did not know that eating too little can contribute to chronic systemic inflammation and numerous related ailments.   

In this article I discuss my experiences for the month of June 2024.  I intentionally increased my daily IAA intake in June to more than double what I had eaten in April; closer to the standards of the daily recommended amount for my gender and weight. I compare my April 2024 and June 2024 experiences.  And, I review the challenges I faced in significantly increasing my daily IAAs intake and take a close look at my inflammation related symptoms, noting the changes in June relative to what I observed in April.

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Keywords: IAA, ADRI, inflammatory disease, vegetarian