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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
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Can Vitamin B12 deficiency be fulfilled by vegetarian food?
Yes, all dairy products have vitamin B12
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How to recommend vegans get their B12?
They should take supplements along with nuts to overcome B12 deficiency
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How to meet your nutritional B12 needs while on a vegan diet?
Take ample of nuts, soy milk and other vegan products to increase B12 in your diet.
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Do vegetarians have B12 deficiency?
Yes, some vegatarians might have vitamin B12 deficiency.
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Can vegans eat eggs if they are deficient in Vitamin B12?
Yes, they can consume eggs to cover up vitamin B12 deficiency
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Which are the vegetarian sources of vitamin B12?
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.
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As a vegetarian, are you taking B12 vitamins?
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.
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How can vegans get B12 naturally?
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.
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Vitamin B12, is not found in any vegeterian food. Is it true?
It is not true. Yogurt, low fat milk, fortified milk, cheese, and nuts are exellent sources of vitamin B12.
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How do vegans get enough B12 and omega 3?
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
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Which Vitamins is likely to be lacking in a vegan diet?
Vitamin B12 and vitamin D can get deficit in vegans due to non intake of non vegetarian food and dairy based products.
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Where do vegans get their iron and B12?
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
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What are vitamin B12 foods vegetarian Indians can eat?
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.
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How long until vegans die of B12 deficiency?
No, they dont die of B12 deficiency.
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Do vegans really need vitamin B12?
Yes, they are at a higher risk of developing B12 deficiency, hence they need B12.
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What is the best source of Vitamin B12 for a vegan?
Take ample of nuts, soy milk and other vegan products to increase B12 in your diet.
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What is the difference between vegan B12 and regular B12?
Regular B12 has supplementation from animal origin wherase vegan B12 have supplementation from plant and fortified foods origin.
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Are vegans at higher risk of developing B12 deficiency?
Yes, they are at a higher risk of developing B12 deficiency
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Are most vegans B12 deficient?
Few are deficient. Get a test done to know exact values.
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Does every vegan have to take B12 supplement?
No, it depends if you have B12 deficiencies.
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Does Vitamin B12 make you weaker if you are vegan?
No, it doesnt make you weaker.
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