Andersen is also shown attempting to contact representatives of various health organizations, but comes away dissatisfied with their responses.

Through other interviews he examines the alleged connection between the meat, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as various health organizations.

The synopsis is that serious health problems are a consequence of consuming meat and dairy products, and that a conspiracy exists to cover this up.

[2][3] What the Health was written, produced, and directed by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn, the same production team behind the documentary Cowspiracy.

[6] The film was released globally on Vimeo on March 16, 2017,[7] and screenings licensed through Tugg Inc.[8] VegNews listed it as one of "The 18 Best Vegan Documentaries to Start Streaming Now " in 2024.