What are recommended supplements for a Vegan?
My diet has become very close to totally vegan recently so I’m wondering if there are supplements that are recommended. The only thing I take is B Complex with Mg Ascorbate which was on the recommendation of a herbalist that I used to see but not due to my diet.
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Jump to unread Post a CommentThere own life choice so whatever they reckon is right WTP, although certainly not a choice for me :p
Grow some balls and eat dairy and meat.
Grow some balls and eat dairy and meat.
You mean eat some balls, thats whats in low quality meat anyway ;)
PS: Yes I eat meat :p
Grow some balls and eat dairy and meat.
How does picking up a packet of meat that someone else killed and cut for you, in an air conditioned supermarket, that you drove to in a device that saves you having to walk and taking it home to cook using gas thats piped into your house make you hard? If anything it takes more balls to stick to a vegan diet, I couldn't do it.
DON'T WORRY, THEY'LL BLOODY LET YOU KNOW!
countless research has show that vits taken in tablet form do not offer the same benefits as those in the food we eat and that they are far more likely to do you damage than good
Potentially but arguements for and against online, side note however what are the detrimental effects of not having required vitamins/minerals to your health.
Everything and anything can be argued for and against I personally if I was to do something like this and go vegan I would want the mineral/vitamin levels of that similar to the "GDA vitamin" expectations.
Edited By: Nailez on Sep 12, 2012 13:39
B12 and maybe D!
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A repellent to repulse weak jokes. ;)
have you seen the price of vits, if you can afford them you can afford proper food :p
but the only thing the op should need to take if they are balencing their diet is B12, anything else is just wasting money on something they don't need
lols vits arent that bad simple multivit pot costs about £3 for 240ish days :p
Followed by the washing and cooking.
£3 oO have you seen what i said this thread :p
http://www.hotukdeals.com/misc/tesco-meal-deal-3-today-1302154
lawls that wouldnt even get me my protein shakes for a day ;)
HTH
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This form of B vitamin is usually found in foods that are from animals and is crucial in maintaining healthy nerve and red blood cells and is also needed to make DNA. Fortified soy beverages, cereals, and brewer’s yeast are reliable sources of vitamin B12, but what if you’re traveling for work or away from home and your usual routine for some reason? Have at least 50 to 100 mg of vitamin B12 supplements handy, or a well-formulated multi-vitamin would have it, too.
2. Iron
Iron is another essential mineral that vegans could lack. When you have a deficiency in iron, you tend to feel tired more easily which also impairs your physical and mental function. While vegans could easily get iron from cereals, grains, legumes, dates, prunes, raisins and green vegetables, it’s important to know that iron from meat, poultry and fish is absorbed by the body two to three times faster than iron from plants. To counteract this, you could take 200 to 250 mg of vitamin C when you consume these foods to help your body absorb iron better. Iron supplements are generally not encouraged, unless directed by your doctor.
3. Zinc
Without enough zinc in your diet, your body cannot heal wounds properly and your immune system weakens. Vegans miss out on zinc-rich foods like oysters, meat, and eggs, but there are plant sources such as grains, nuts, legumes and spinach. Again, if you can’t have access to these foods or dislike eating them, popping a zinc tablet gives you a boost easily.
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4. Calcium
Female vegans probably find fulfilling an optimal calcium intake a lot more difficult than men. Women need at least 1,000 mg a day, while men can just take a minimum of 500 mg. Drinking soy milk fortified with calcium daily is way to top up this essential mineral. Broccoli, kale, sesame seeds and seaweed are great sources of calcium. Another alternative is to take 500 mg of calcium in supplement form twice a day.
5. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
While omega-6 fatty acids are easily found in evening primrose oil supplements, vegans could find it challenging to obtain omega-6 fatty acids that are typically found in fish. Flaxseed or hemp seeds are good sources, but if you need convenience, take flaxseed oil supplements. Be aware that plant-derived fatty acids are not as effective as those from oily fish. If you may balk at consuming fish oil soft gels, try looking for those that are from algae.
6. Vitamin D
Just twenty minutes of sunlight a day will do to get your daily dose of vitamin D, but how many of us can afford that luxury, what with work and other daily life demands? Essential to your body’s ability to absorb calcium for bone health, Vitamin D is more easily found in animal sources like milk, eggs, salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines. You could fix that by eating fortified cereal, soy milk, or take 200 mg in supplement form.
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