Health · Fitness & Nutrition · 11 hrs ago
Bear Grylls says organ meat helped restore strength after vegan diet
Bear Grylls says he lost strength after following a vegan diet for five years, then felt stronger after adding liver, heart and kidney to his diet.
The 52-year-old television presenter says he now feels fitter and healthier than he did 10 years ago.
A dietitian says organ meat is not essential for strength, and says a well-planned vegan diet can support muscle strength and physical performance.
Vegan diets need enough calories, protein and key nutrients, including vitamin B12, which is not reliably found in unfortified plant foods.
Several factors can cause weakness, including low calorie or protein intake, iron or B12 deficiency, poor sleep and excessive training.
Persistent fatigue or declining strength may need medical checks, including blood tests to find the cause.
Both plant-based and animal-based diets can support strength when they are balanced and suited to the person.
Bear Grylls says he lost strength after following a vegan diet for five years.
He says eating organ meats, including liver, heart and kidney, helped him regain strength.
Grylls wrote that at 52 he feels fitter, stronger and healthier than he did 10 years ago.
Dietitian Garima Goyal says strength depends on balanced nutrition, training, recovery and overall health, not one particular food.
She says a well-planned vegan diet can support strength and performance if it provides enough calories, protein and essential micronutrients.
- Who
- Bear Grylls, best known for Man Vs. Wild, shared his experience. Dietitian Garima Goyal discussed nutrition.
- What
- Grylls said he lost strength after five years of veganism and later addressed it by eating organ meats.
- When
- Grylls said he is 52. The date of his diet change is not stated.
- Where
- Grylls shared his account on Instagram.
- Why
- Grylls said he lost strength while vegan and later felt stronger after eating organ meat. Goyal said possible causes of weakness can include inadequate calories or protein and nutrient deficiencies.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Grylls said he had lost a lot of strength.
Grylls turned to organ meats, including liver, heart and kidney.
Grylls shared his account on Instagram.
- Vegan diet
- Five years
- Age
- 52
- Organ meats
- Liver, heart and kidney
- Dietitian
- Garima Goyal
- Outlet
- Indian Express
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What people are saying
At 52, I feel fitter, stronger, healthier now than 10 years ago. (Not totally invincible, and I still have battles, but have transformed).
The quality, quantity and balance of nutrients matter more than simply whether a diet is plant-based or animal-based.
A well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can support muscle strength and physical performance.
Strength depends on adequate nutrition, training, recovery, and overall health, not on eating one particular food.