The Vegan diet is known to have some deficiencies in it, in general people who are strict vegans may be at higher risk of being deficient in several nutrients and vitamins. The most common deficiencies are those in calcium, vitamin D, iron, iodine, zinc and the most crucial one, vitamin B12. Supplements are another way of obtaining nutrients to help your body replenish the necessary amount of dietary nutrients it needs every day. As I began to do more research on supplementing while on a vegan diet one vitamin seemed to always pop up, B12. What exactly is B12 and why is it so crucial? B12 is a vitamin that can only be found in foods such as meat, fish and dairy products. Vitamin B12 is required for the proper function and development of the brain, nerves, blood cells, and many other parts of the body, so basically it is very important. B12 deficiency symptoms include feeling tired, weak and sluggish. I myself have been taking one B12 supplement of 1000 mcg daily in the morning for about a month now and my energy has increased vastly. I encourage not only vegan dieters but everybody in general to boost their daily intake of B12 with supplements for your own health. Below are pictures of the supplements I take.
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