Haha no. I am not doing anything "different" than other vegans. I mostly see sick vegans in anti vegan propoganda haha. I know that there is alot of "feelings" in all directions. I was looking to prevent heart disease and stroke (family issues) and this had the science to do it. I make choices and then bounce them off of my sister (she is a doctor in Ohio). The other aspect is ignorant vegans...meaning they quit eating animal and by products and dont eat nutritional foods or get enough calories. I have no plans to ever stop eating like this, and as long as the world keeps turning I will be able to haha. I am glad your son has found something that is working. And with all of these "studies", we only really hear what the money wants us to. Be well