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Is Vitamin B12 really necessary for a vegetarian or could it be an urban legend?
Vitamin B12 is important to everyone for many health reasons. If you are vegetarian, then you may need to take B12 supplements, depending on what your protein sources are. You may need other supplements, as well. Your doctor or a nutritionist can advise you as to what supplements you may need.
What typically is not a nutrient concern for vegans?
Vegans need to find a source of vitamin B12, either through enriched foods like breakfast cereal or soy milk, or through supplements.
Does milk have b12?
The only reliable unfortified sources of vitamin B12 are meat, dairy products and eggs. So milk is a dairy product and have lots of vitamin B12
What can high levels of folate supplements mask?
vitamin b12 deficiency
Which vitamins do vegans need to be aware of?
B12 is mentioned by most nutritionists. Protein and calcium, although not vitamins, are available in less quantities in vegan food. I'm a vegetarian so I would highly recommend B12 and Vitamin D. Be sure to take in enough proteins and calcium so you don't become malnourished as well.
How do you know when you need a Vitamin B12 shot?
Vitamin B12 is used as a supplement when there is a deficiency of vitamin B12 in the body, usually due to intestinal disease. The shots are given into the muscle on a weekly or biweekly basis (depending upon the physician's orders).
What is the main vitamin in milk?
Vitamin a, Vitamin b, vitamin c.
Can the accidental ingestion of insect larvae provide vitamin B12 in a vegan diet?
I really believe that the B12 thing is exaggerated. How many vegans with pernicious anemia are there? You can get B12 from supplements and foods such as nutritional yeast, seaweed, and miso.
What must a vegan do to ensure that they remain healthy?
Vegans can choose from a variety of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, mushrooms, seeds, and nuts. They also need a source of vitamin B12, either in supplements or fortified food such as breakfast cereal or soy milk. Like everyone, they also need to get plenty of water, fresh air, sunshine, and exercise.
Is it ok to take B12 tablets?
Very few people are ever deficient in B12. a vitamin that occurs in meat, milk and other dairy product (such as eggs). Unless you are on a vegan diet, there should be no reason for you to be deficient in B12, and taking a B12 supplement will probably not prove beneficial. Consult your GP/family doctor before starting a B12 supplement. (Added note) People suffering from Chronic Anaemia cannot absorb vitamin B12 from their food, and B12 tablets are of no use. They need to have a B12 injection every 3 months.
How can you replace the loss of B12 in the body?
Methylcobalamin (via shot) as well as supplements including cyanocobalamin tablets.
The appearance of vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms may be delayed due to high intake of supplements of?
Folate
