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Q: Three questions: vegan diet?
Three questions:
Hi, this is for ally you vegans out there. I am just curious to know if you take any daily vitamins or supplements that you would strongly recommend to fellow vegans out there?
I am curious about possibly becoming a vegan but I would like to research an educate myself about it before actually making a choice. You have any useful tips or sources you would recommend for me?
Also, i’ve been reading alot about vitamin b12 and am getting confused because in some placed i’m reading that vegans should supplement on it because they don’t get it in their diet and other places i’m reading that vitamin b12 supplementation isn’t necessary. So whats your answer to that, is it necessary or not?
Thank you so much.
A: I am a vegan and I work in health including nutrition. If you eat a varied vegan diet with foods from all the important food groups there is no reason for supplementing your diet with vitamins as they should all be available from your diet except B12. However, many people supplement just to be sure, this is true for people who eat any type of diet.
B12 comes from bacteria which humans do not have in their digestive system so must consume it to be sure we are getting it. As you say, there are varying opinions about whether we need to supplement and research is continuing. A deficiency of B12 can lead to serious problems with the nervous system so it is not worth the risk. Until there is conclusive scientific evidence, it is advisable to supplement with B12 in your diet.
Q: Can I over supplement my diet?
Every day I take: A vitamin B12 capsule; 15 grams of spirulina; 2 multi trace minerals (organically sourced); vital greens “super green” powder (http://www.vitalgreens.com/docs/vital_greens_ingredients.pdf); a tablespoon of Lifestream Calcium (http://www.lifestream.co.nz/Products/Lifestream-Natural-Calcium/MenuId/27.aspx); a tablespoon of flaxseed meal; a tablespoon of sunflower oil and a teaspoon of kelp.
Can I be over supplementing my diet?
Is there any risk to over supplementation?
A: Yes you are and yes there are.
The nutrients we get from our food is much much more beneficial to the body than any supplements.
Unless your doctor has recommended any one of them for a specific reason they are probably superfluous as long as you eat a balanced diet.
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