veganism: What you read on the web seems to be very bias towards both negative or affirmative. Does anyone have life example to prove either way? http://www.evangelize.com.au/|||Not a convincing one. Thyroid problems relate to iodine intake, and some studies have shown vegans can be low in iodine but this can be easily remedied by including kelp in the diet. One study has identified a total of four cases of goiter in the UK attributable to vegan diets since 1966 (Park et al (2006). Iodine deficiency goitre in the United Kingdom - the result of a vegan diet. Endocrine Abstracts 9 P176: http://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/00鈥?/a> ). People low in iodine are at risk from thyroid problems which may be enhanced by soy consumption. However with sufficient iodine intake there is no risk of thyroid trouble even with high soy intake. The other concern is the effects during pregnancy in vegans. There is evidence that the offspring of women on vegan diets while pregnant are at increased risk of thyroid disfunction during later life (Shaikh et al. (2003). Transient Neonatal Hypothyroidism Due to a Maternal Vegan Diet. Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism. Volume 16, Issue 1, Pages 111鈥?14: http://www.reference-global.com/doi/abs/鈥?/a> ). There are questions about what causes this, soy intake has been identified as a risk factor but there may be other inadequate mineral or vitamin intakes which can contribute or are responsible for this albeit rare effect.|||There are definite links between soy and thyroid function problems, exacerbated by low iodine levels. But really, if you eat soy in moderation (not a cup of soy milk on your breakfast cereal, a soy milk smoothie for lunch and some fake soy-based meat for your dinner) you'll be fine. Best sources of soy are fermented ones, like tempeh. PS, putting an unrelated link in your question constitutes "solicitation" and is against the Community Guidelines.|||I think it tends to be a reasonably common issue in vegans. However, you can get supplement, and if something goes wrong and you get to a doctor, it's not going to kill you (although there can be serious health complications if you're a child or pregnant) and there'll be no health worries in the long term. Also there are a plethora of health benefits if veganism is done properly that outweigh the few negatives.|||NO. Veganism is healthy as long as you do it right and get enough calories. Your diet should consist the majority of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, beans, potatoes to suceed in veganism. You also have to get enough calories, or else this doesn't work.|||No seriously, eat normal food in normal amounts, you'll be fine. I won't go to a site called evangelize, sorry it just sounds a bit religious to me. ! No offense.|||There IS a link between veganism and stupidity.