We’re frequently asked in our comment section about: what are vegan vitamins. Truth is we’ve been delaying this article for a while until we had enough information & facts to allow us to enlighten our readers. Hopefully by the end of this article you’ll have no doubts about this subject.
Vegans Need More Than Just B12.
By: Matt Frazier and Matt Tullman
Vegans Need More Than Just B12
I’m here with a message that, without a doubt, isn’t going to make me the most popular guy at the vegan potluck. That’s right, I’m talking vegan supplements. Here goes…
Sure, Vitamin B12 might be the only vegan supplement required by vegans in order to survive.
But if you’re anything like me, you’re interested in much more than survival — you want to thrive. As it turns out, there is compelling evidence suggesting that a handful of certain nutrients not typically part of the plant-based diet can help ensure optimal wellness and maximum healthspan.
What Supplements Should Vegans Take?
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Vegan Supplements – What Makes Them Vegan?
By definition, vegan products do not include any meat, eggs, dairy products and animal-derived ingredients in either the contents or the casing. The labelling is important, and vegan customers should look out for marks of compliance with these standards, such as the green ‘Vgn’ logo.
Key exclusions on labelling may also include no milk or no lactose (the sugar found in milk), no fish or crustaceans (crabs or similar) and no porcine (pork). When shopping for vegan supplements, it is important to ensure that these meet the requirements of your broader diet plan. For those seeking food sources for vitamin D, Zinc, Iodine and omega-3’s, there are a number easy to find foods that can assist with this.
What Vegan Multivitamin Choices Are There?
Vitamin B12, which helps assist our body’s energy metabolism, making red blood cells and supporting your immune system, can be supplemented through ingredients such as plant milks and yeast extracts, replacing animal-based sources like oily fish, cheese or meat. The addition of fortified plant foods in a diet can assist with ensuring that vegans consume sufficient vitamin B12. For some people, there may be a need to include an additional iron supplement.