Look, I get the ethical arguments for veganism. I really do. But when it comes to human health, the evidence just doesn't support an all-plant diet for everyone. I'm a medical researcher, not a philosopher. And what I see in the data is clear: properly raised meat provides nutrients you simply can't get efficiently from plants. B12, heme iron, DHA, and bioavailable zinc are all critical for brain function and development. Sure, you can supplement. But relying on supplements instead of whole foods is a red flag for me. That's not a natural diet, that's a medical workaround. And let's talk about the people vegan advocates often ignore - kids, pregnant women, the elderly, people with gut issues. For them, an all-plant diet can be genuinely risky. I've seen too many cases of anemia, developmental delays, and muscle wasting in hardcore vegan families. I'm not saying meat is perfect. Factory farming has serious problems. But the solution isn't eliminating meat - it's eating less, better meat.