I became a vegan 3 years ago because I suffer from migraine headaches! Since changing my lifestyle I have not only cut down the amount of headaches I get but my overall health has gotten so much better! Now 12 years later I am still a vegan but understand now more fully that I am vegan not just for my health but that it aligns with my core value system of living a life that shows compassion to all living beings , humans and animals alike !