Why It's Important For Vegans To Pay Attention To Vitamin B12
It’s important for vegans to appreciate that Vitamin B12 is unique among nutrients: it is the only nutrient that cannot be obtained directly from plant foods. As it doesn’t occur naturally in plant foods, the only ways that vegans can get it is through fortified foods and/or supplements.
How much Vitamin B12 do we need?
Recommendations for daily Vitamin B12 intake vary from country to country, but are generally around 3 microgrammes (mcg) for adults, or slightly less. Fortunately, there is a very good range of B12-fortified vegan products available – as well as an excellent choice of supplements. If you’re following a plant-based diet, it’s crucial that you ensure that you get enough Vitamin B12, as a deficiency can have dire consequences. Taking more than the recommended daily amount will not have any adverse effects.
