Another question raised by your post is the point at which someone who is experiencing certain symptoms (e.g., fatigue) yet has normal lab levels and is on supplements should consider a trial of reintroducing a moderate amount of animal products in their diet. Nutrition is complex, and modern applied understandings often seem to be reductionistic—so establishing normal lab values doesn’t clearly rule out a dietary contribution. My answer would be that this is a conversation someone should be having with their treating physician, which is one of the reasons why I don’t like sources that come across as dismissive about taking medical advice, or that suggest that adverse health consequences are impossible.
I can’t answer that question, but would note that a elaborate medical workup can be financially and logistically arduous, can take a significant amount of time during which the person doesn’t have any relief, and can involve some risk. If no reversible cause is found for the symptom, and you’re stuck with symptom management—those treatments may have side effects and risks.
Another question raised by your post is the point at which someone who is experiencing certain symptoms (e.g., fatigue) yet has normal lab levels and is on supplements should consider a trial of reintroducing a moderate amount of animal products in their diet. Nutrition is complex, and modern applied understandings often seem to be reductionistic—so establishing normal lab values doesn’t clearly rule out a dietary contribution. My answer would be that this is a conversation someone should be having with their treating physician, which is one of the reasons why I don’t like sources that come across as dismissive about taking medical advice, or that suggest that adverse health consequences are impossible.
I can’t answer that question, but would note that a elaborate medical workup can be financially and logistically arduous, can take a significant amount of time during which the person doesn’t have any relief, and can involve some risk. If no reversible cause is found for the symptom, and you’re stuck with symptom management—those treatments may have side effects and risks.