How do vegans get their B12 and iron without supplements?
Vegans can find non-heme iron in dried beans and legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, and wholegrain cereals and breads
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
It is not compulsory to take B12 vitamins if you are vegetarian. However, if you have been detected with pernicious anemia then you must take supplements or injections to prevent complications.
The vegetarian sources of vitamin B12 are yogurt, low fat milk, fortified milk, cheese, and nuts. Consuming these daily will prevent anemia and other complications.
Vitamin B12 and vitamin D can get deficit in vegans due to non intake of non vegetarian food and dairy based products.
No, it depends if you have B12 deficiencies.
Few are deficient. Get a test done to know exact values.
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